Man Arrested for Drug-Related DUI in Nazareth

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Police in Nazareth, Pennsylvania arrested a 41-year-old man on drug-related driving under the influence charges after responding to a report of a man acting erratically in a gas station parking lot. The man, identified as Robert A. Arthur, was observed running across the street toward his pickup truck, and an officer noted signs of suspected drug impairment. Arthur was arrested on suspicion of DUI and a subsequent blood test revealed the presence of methamphetamine, marijuana, and metabolites in his system.

Why it matters

Impaired driving poses a serious threat to public safety, and this incident highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing drug-related DUIs in communities across the country. The case also underscores the importance of law enforcement vigilance and the use of drug recognition experts to identify and remove impaired drivers from the roads.

The details

Police were dispatched to the Fuel Cell gas station on Sullivan Trail in Nazareth around 9:08 pm on December 4th for a report of a man acting erratically in the parking lot. Upon arrival, an officer observed the man, later identified as Robert A. Arthur, running across the street toward a blue pickup truck. The officer noted signs of suspected drug impairment when speaking with Arthur, who was the owner and driver of the pickup. Arthur was arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to the police station, but he refused to participate in an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert. Arthur did agree to submit to a chemical blood test, which revealed the presence of methamphetamine, marijuana, and metabolites in his system.

• On December 4th, 2026 at approximately 9:08 pm, police responded to a report of a man acting erratically at a gas station in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

What’s next

The case will proceed through the criminal justice system, and Arthur will face charges of DUI-controlled substance Schedule I, DUI-controlled substance Schedule II/III, DUI-controlled substance metabolites, and DUI-controlled substance general impairment.