Country music artist Morgan Wallen, 30, found himself in legal trouble after an incident at a newly opened bar in downtown Nashville. According to Metro Nashville Police, Wallen was arrested and booked into jail on Monday on charges of three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
The arrest was made in connection to an incident where Wallen allegedly threw a chair off the rooftop of Chief's bar, a six-story establishment, which landed near two police officers on Broadway. An arrest affidavit revealed that the chair landed just three feet away from the officers, prompting an investigation into the matter.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing Wallen pick up a chair, toss it over the roof, and then laugh about the act. Police officers spoke to witnesses and reviewed security footage before taking Wallen into custody.
Wallen's attorney, Worrick Robinson, confirmed the arrest and stated that the singer was fully cooperating with authorities. Following his release from custody, Wallen is scheduled to appear in court on May 3 to address the charges brought against him.
This incident has sparked concern and raised questions about Wallen's behavior, as fans and the public await further developments in the case. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.