14 DAY TRIAL // John McAfee, the charismatic, sometimes full-on crazy person, and former founder of cyber security firm McAfee (now Intel Security), has been arrested in Tennessee on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of a gun while under the influence, as The Jackson Sun reports.
According to the report, Mr. McAfee was arrested this last Sunday night by a Tennessee Highway Patrol in Henderson County.
McAfee, who is a Henderson County resident, was eventually released from the sheriff's office custody.
McAfee: When I ran out of ammunition, I surrendered
As reports hit the media, McAfee, in his flamboyant style, responded on Facebook.
"The shootout with the police was highly exaggerated and in fact no one was even hit by a bullet, let alone harmed by one. The Police knew me and I don't believe their hearts were truly in the shootout, as it is not included in the official report," said Mr. McAfee.
"When I ran out of ammunition, I surrendered quietly and the officers and my self had a cigarette together and joked about my bad aim."
McAfee drove his car while under the influence of Xanax
Of course, this was all a joke, but he did explain why he was under the influence, blaming it on his doctor, who failed to inform him that he should not drive while under the influence of Xanax, a new prescription medicine he started on the same day.
Regarding his weapon charge, Mr. McAfee was unapologetic as well. "As to the weapons, I always carry them and, unless one is impaired, they are legal to possess and carry," he said.
Which is true, but unless the judge is willing to buy his explanation for the Xanax intoxication, he can have his gun carry license suspended for up to three years, in addition to fines and possible jail time.