Ua Fairbanks Priest Charged with Dui

KTVA
March 27, 2014

http://www.ktva.com/ua-fairbanks-priest-charged-with-dui-431/

Father Sean P. Thomson placed on administrative leave following his arrest on a driving under the influence charge

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A 52-year-old Roman Catholic priest who serves in the University of Alaska Fairbanks parish has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on a driving under the influence charge.

Father Sean P. Thomson also is charged with misdemeanor drug and weapons counts.

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An Alaska State Trooper says in a criminal complaint that he spotted Thomson’s pickup weaving into the oncoming lane.

Trooper Christopher Bitz says Thomson appeared disoriented. He acknowledged having a handgun the truck’s back seat but didn’t mention a second handgun in his pocket.

Bitz says he found a small amount of marijuana in another pocket.

Thompson is free on $5,000 bail.

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