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Country singer Morgan Wallen, 30, was taken into custody in Nashville after allegedly tossing a chair from the roof of a six-story bar on Broadway late Sunday night.
Metro Nashville police reported the incident via a social media platform.
According to the police, two officers were nearby when they saw the chair plummet from the rooftop to the street below shortly before 11 p.m.
Country artist Morgan Wallen, 30, was booked early today on 3 cts of felony reckless endangerment and 1 ct of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for throwing a chair from the rooftop of Chief's Bar Sun night. The chair landed on Broadway, close to 2 MNPD officers. His bond: $15,250. pic.twitter.com/6gRZKI3pWl
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 8, 2024
Wallen was subsequently arrested and is facing three charges: reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.
Court records reveal Wallen posted a $15,250 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 3 for a "settlement."
Witnesses reported seeing Wallen laugh after throwing the chair over the edge, an act caught on video footage reviewed by law enforcement.
The bar, Chief's on Broadway, recently celebrated its grand opening on April 5 and is owned by fellow country artist Eric Church.
Wallen's lawyer, Worrick Robinson, issued a statement affirming Wallen's cooperation with authorities following his arrest.
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