Zach Bryan Arrest
Country Star Zach Bryan Apologizes For His Actions Following His Recent Oklahoma Arrest
Written By: Cameron Herrera
9/20/23
Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan opens up about the details of his arrest at an Oklahoma traffic stop September 7, 2023.
Mugshot taken of Bryan at Craig County Sheriff's Office, September 7, 2023
Through a five minute apology video posted on Instagram, Bryan revealed that his frustration had gotten the best of him in the moment, further elevating the once minor situation. In his video, he stated “I felt like a child. It was ridiculous, it was immature…”
The ordeal, taking place in the city of Vinita, Oklahoma, began when Bryan’s bodyguard was pulled over for speeding at around 5:40 p.m while on their way to see a Boston football game. He was originally stopped for driving 78 mph in a 55 mph zone, then, according to the officer, 60 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Bryan soon pulled over nearby in his own car as well. Though when he exited his vehicle to question the officer about why it was taking so long -- also, reportedly, “to smoke a cigarette” -- he was warned by the officer to remain in his car or else he would be cuffed and taken to jail.
“I’ll go to jail, let’s do it.” Said Bryan, in response to the warning.
After more lack of cooperation as well as fuel gradually being added to Bryan’s aggravated state, the singer was handcuffed.
He began to interrupt the officer many times while he was trying to speak with Bryan. While being cuffed, he had said “this is why people don’t like police officers.” He also quoted many similar lines, saying that the police were “out of control”, and that if he remained in handcuffs it would “be a mistake.”
Ironically enough, just days prior Bryan himself was pulled over for going “four or five miles over the speed limit”. The situation had escalated when he refused to give out his address due to his celebrity status, not wishing to hand out his personal information to those he didn’t know. After being handcuffed and further explaining his unique situation, he did eventually give the address out. He was then released on a warning.
At 6:42 p.m after the second incident, Bryan arrived at Craig County Sheriff's office and was charged for misdemeanor obstruction of investigation by Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
After only a few hours in jail, Bryan was released on a $1,000 dollar bond. While a very short time was spent, he still heavily apologized for his behavior that night.
"I was just an idiot and I'll take the fall for it. I'm a grown man and I shouldn't have behaved like that and it won't happen again,” says Bryan, one final time.