5th District Councilman, Marty Jewell Arrested for DUI
According to the Richmond Police Department, E. Martin Jewell, best known as “Marty,” was stopped while driving near Byrd Park at 1:30am on Saturday. The 5th district councilman was charged with driving under the influence and held overnight. A full report has not been released at this time.
Police photo, taken while in custody.
Jewell was also in the news in recent months when his nephew was charged in a shooting on the Virginia Union University campus. Marty built his reputation in Richmond on a record of civic advocacy and social justice work. Since his election in 2004, Jewell was often Mayor Doug Wilder’s lone ally on council, reversing many of his previously held progressive stances. He has three years remaining on his current term in office.
The reality is that Jewell has not done a good job of representing citizens’ interests- go ahead, ask the citizens and residents. Now developers are afraid of losing his vote, including one for Echo Harbour.
But in addition to his leadership failings, this DUI reveals a failure in character, and more than ever, Jewell should RESIGN!
Hello, leave Mister Marty Jewell alone. “Let he without sins cast the first stone! I dare you!