Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016

MCDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -- An elected McDuffie County chairman has been arrested on drunk driving charges.

Charlie G. Newton was arrested during a traffic stop on Thursday, Dec. 22 on charges of driving under the influence, open container, and failure to maintain lane.

Newton bonded out of jail the same day.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.