John "Jebby" Bush, son of Florida Governor Bush, arrested for public intoxication
{{date|September 19, 2005}}
{{missing image|File:John_Ellis_Bush-Austin_PD_booking_photo.jpg|thumb|John Ellis "Jebby" Bush, son of Florida Governor [[Jeb Bush]], in a September 2005 Austin, Texas booking/mug shot. The 21 year old J.E. Bush was charged with Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest. Public Domain photo by City of Austin, Texas Police Department.}}
Early Friday morning, {{w|Jeb Bush, Jr.|John "Jebby" Ellis Bush}}, the 21 year old son of Florida Governor [[Jeb Bush]], was arrested in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], [[Texas]] for public intoxication and resisting arrest.  Roger Wade, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission spokesman, said Bush was apprehended at 2:30AM near the corner of Trinity and Sixth Street in the city's downtown entertainment and bar district.

Jeb and Columbia Bush's youngest son allegedly wobbled up to {{w|TABC}} and Austin police on duty in the city's downtown entertainment district and began badgering police about an earlier arrest of people he knew. TABC agent Capt. David Ferrero said Bush appeared to be drunk and "was observed to be a danger to himself and others."

According to the arrest affidavit, "Subject further resisted by pushing back with his body as he was restrained at the [Austin Police Department] transport van." During the scuffle, Bush suffered a cut on his chin and was transported to Breckenridge Hospital where he was treated and released.  Bail was set at [[US$|$]]2,500, but Bush was released on his own recognizance later about 10:30AM. If he fails to appear for court, he will forfeit the bond.  Austin law classifies Public Intoxication as a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500, while Resisting Arrest is a Class A misdemeanor, and is punishable by up to a year in jail.

Authorities were unaware of Bush's identity until after his arrest and booking when they observed his Florida Driver License.  Governor Bush appearing with his wife at a [[Miami]] museum reception bristled at reporters' questions Friday evening when the issue was mentioned saying, "I'm not going to discuss it on the public square with 30 cameras."

Several members of the {{w|Bush family}} have received considerable press coverage for perceived or abusive use of alcohol and other substances, including George W. Bush's {{w|Driving under the influence|DUI}}, Jenna and Barbara Bush's underage drinking, and Jebby's sister Noelle arrest for forging a {{w|Xanax}} prescription.

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== Sources ==
*[http://www.statesman.com/metrostate/content/metro/stories/09/17bush.html President's nephew arrested on Sixth Street; John Ellis Bush charged with public intoxication, resisting arrest.] by Tony Plohetski, Steven Kreytak, The Austin American-Statesman, Saturday, September 17, 2005

*[http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050917/us_nm/crime_bush_dc;_ylt=ArVTEdYruHhdxK.C6SoA6FSs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3MjBwMWtkBHNlYwM3MTg-= Gov. Jeb Bush's son arrested in Texas] Reuters, Friday September 16, 2005 8:30 PM ET

*[http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Jeb-Bush-Son-Arrested.html?pagewanted=print Son of Florida Gov. Bush Arrested], THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The New York Times, Filed at 8:33 a.m. ET, September 17, 2005

*[http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/bush-nephew-resists-arrest/2005/09/17/1126750168537.html?oneclick=true# Bush nephew resists arrest] STAFF, The Sun-Herald,September 18, 2005  

*[http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/347199p-296306c.html Jeb Bush Jr. in drunken, resisting rap], by Leo Standora, New York Daily News, September 16, 2005

*[http://www.rotten.com/library/bio/black-sheep/noelle-bush/ Rotten.com]

*[http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/bushdui1.html The Smoking Gun]

* Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses, 7th ed. {{ISBN|080360582X}}

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[[Category:Politics and conflicts]]
[[Category:Jeb Bush]]
Early Friday morning, John "Jebby" Ellis Bush, the 21 year old son of Florida Governor Jeb Bush, was arrested in Austin, Texas for public intoxication and resisting arrest.  Roger Wade, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission spokesman, said Bush was apprehended at 2:30AM near the corner of Trinity and Sixth Street in the city's downtown entertainment and bar district.

Jeb and Columbia Bush's youngest son allegedly wobbled up to  and Austin police on duty in the city's downtown entertainment district and began badgering police about an earlier arrest of people he knew. TABC agent Capt. David Ferrero said Bush appeared to be drunk and "was observed to be a danger to himself and others."

According to the arrest affidavit, "Subject further resisted by pushing back with his body as he was restrained at the Austin Police Department transport van." During the scuffle, Bush suffered a cut on his chin and was transported to Breckenridge Hospital where he was treated and released.  Bail was set at $2,500, but Bush was released on his own recognizance later about 10:30AM. If he fails to appear for court, he will forfeit the bond.  Austin law classifies Public Intoxication as a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500, while Resisting Arrest is a Class A misdemeanor, and is punishable by up to a year in jail.

Authorities were unaware of Bush's identity until after his arrest and booking when they observed his Florida Driver License.  Governor Bush appearing with his wife at a Miami museum reception bristled at reporters' questions Friday evening when the issue was mentioned saying, "I'm not going to discuss it on the public square with 30 cameras."

Several members of the Driving under the influence|DUI, Jenna and Barbara Bush's underage drinking, and Jebby's sister Noelle arrest for forging a  prescription.


* Gov. Jeb Bush's son arrested in Texas Reuters, Friday September 16, 2005 8:30 PM ET

* Son of Florida Gov. Bush Arrested, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, The New York Times, Filed at 8:33 a.m. ET, September 17, 2005

* Bush nephew resists arrest STAFF, The Sun-Herald,September 18, 2005  

* Jeb Bush Jr. in drunken, resisting rap, by Leo Standora, New York Daily News, September 16, 2005

* Rotten.com

* The Smoking Gun

* Davis' Drug Guide for Nurses, 7th ed.
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