The Walking Dead Preacher Seth Gilliam arrested for a DUI, possession of marijuana and driving 107 mph in Georgia

May 5, 2015 - 14:39
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The Walking Dead Preacher Seth Gilliam arrested for a DUI, possession of marijuana and driving 107 mph in Georgia
Seth Gilliam (left: Fayette County Sheriff's Department; right: Gene Page/AMC)

Seth Gilliam from the hit TV series The Walking Dead was arrested early on Sunday moing while driving in Georgia.

The 46-year-old actor was taken in for speeding, a DUI and being in possession of marijuana, according to a Monday report from TMZ.

The star was going 107 mph when pulled over in Peachtree City by police officers.

Trouble with the law: Seth Gilliam from The Walking Dead was arrested early on Sunday moing while driving in Georgia; here he is seen in his mug shot from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office

Trouble with the law: Seth Gilliam from The Walking Dead was arrested early on Sunday moing while driving in Georgia; here he is seen in his mug shot from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office

The 46-year-old actor was taken in for speeding, a DUI and being in possession of marijuana, according to TMZ; here he is pictured in October

The 46-year-old actor was taken in for speeding, a DUI and being in possession of marijuana, according to TMZ; here he is pictured in October

Gilliam was reportedly released on a $9,818 bond.

Police noticed he smelled of alcohol after pulling him over for speeding. He admitted to having consumed three beers and taking a shot of some type of alcohol.

He was tested and his blood alcohol level was .107.

The site, which looked at the police report, revealed the arresting officer also discovered a joint in a cigarette box.

In character: The star plays a priest on the hit show The Walking Dead (pictured); he has also played a police officer on The Wire

In character: The star plays a priest on the hit show The Walking Dead (pictured); he has also played a police officer on The Wire

The box was found in the car's arm rest.

Seth played a police officer on The Wire. He has also starred in Courage Under Fire (1996), Starship Troopers (1997) and Did You Hear About The Morgans? (2009).

His latest film Police State - in which he plays Officer Grady opposite Sean Young and Neal Bledsoe - is in post production.

His arrest comes just two days after Chad L. Coleman - who worked with Seth on The Wire and The Walking Dead - ranted on a New York subway. 

His friend: Seth's arrest comes just two days after Chad L. Coleman (pictured in February) - who worked with the star on The Wire and The Walking Dead - ranted on a New York subway

His friend: Seth's arrest comes just two days after Chad L. Coleman (pictured in February) - who worked with the star on The Wire and The Walking Dead - ranted on a New York subway

 

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling