Hunter S. Thompson Charged With Dwi

Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson was arrested early Tuesday and charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.

He was smelling of alcohol and slurring his speech when stopped at 2:13 a.m., said Aspen Police Officer Dan Glidden.

A breath test showed Thompson’s blood-alcohol was 0.08 - 0.05 is impaired under Colorado law.

Glidden said Thompson submitted to roadside tests. Thompson talked to his lawyer on a cellular phone “before each maneuver and after each maneuver.”