Zach Bryan says he ‘acted like an idiot’ and a ‘kid’ after dramatic arrest by highway patrol in Oklahoma: ‘I pray everyone knows I don’t think I’m above the law’
- Zach Bryan, 27, called himself a ‘dumbass’ after he was arrested following a collision with Oklahoma Highway police on Thursday evening
- The musician was charged with obstructing an investigation
- The singer went to the Craig County Jail, but left less than two hours after being booked
Country music star Zach Bryan called himself a “dumbass” who “acted like an idiot” after he was arrested during a clash with highway patrol in Oklahoma.
The 27-year-old artist was charged with obstructing an investigation on Thursday after his arrest in Vinita.
“I want to start with the legality of it: I went to jail, they didn’t play favorites. I was an idiot today. My decisions did not reflect who I am as a person and I just want to make that clear. I should have been smarter about it.
He added that he got “too lippy” with the officer and that he “felt like a child.”
“It was ridiculous, it was immature and I pray everyone knows I don’t think I’m above the law. I was disrespectful and I shouldn’t have been. It was my fault,” he said.
Country singer Zach Bryan, 27, was arrested Thursday in Vinita, Oklahoma in connection with obstruction of investigation
He apologized for his actions and praised law enforcement. He said, in part, that he “should have been smarter.” He added that he got “too lippy” with the officer and that he “felt like a child.”
In the video, the ticket topper said an officer came to his window and asked for his driver’s license, registration and home address. He said he declined to reveal his address because he is a recognized musician.
However, the officer then threatened to arrest Bryan, but he would not budge.
Fans have been clamoring for country singer Zach Bryan for the release of his mugshot after he was arrested Thursday in Vinita, Oklahoma, over a run-in with highway police.
The 27-year-old artist was taken into custody at Craig County Jail in connection with obstructing an investigation and tweeted Thursday that he had “had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.” The emotions got the better of me and I went too far in the things I said.’
He said at the time: “I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated at the time, it was different to me and I apologize. They took me to jail, and there’s a police photo of me floating around.”
Since then, a number of accounts have surfaced claiming to offer the mugshot printed on T-shirts as unofficial merchandise. Users have said the singer’s arrest has made him “MORE attractive.”
One even went so far as to write, “I know I’m toxic because Zach Bryan’s mug shot makes me love him even more.”