Daly detained in Winston-Salem
Published: Thu, Oct. 30, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Thu, Oct. 30, 2008 02:01AM
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closeGolfer John Daly was taken into custody Sunday morning by Winston-Salem police after he was found drunk outside an area Hooters restaurant.
Police said in a statement Wednesday that said officers went to the restaurant on a medical call. When they arrived, Daly was being treated by emergency workers after losing consciousness.
While at the restaurant, police said Daly "appeared extremely intoxicated and uncooperative," refused repeatedly to be taken to the hospital and was asked to leave the restaurant by several workers.
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Daly was taken to the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center for a 24-hour stay, until he was sober.
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