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Randy Travis Issued Assault Citation Following Fight in Church Parking Lot

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Randy Travis found himself in trouble with the law again this morning (Aug. 24), allegedly following a fight in a church parking lot. The Plano Police Department tells TMZ that the singer was cited for "simple assault" after being deemed by law enforcement the "primary aggressor" in the altercation.

Police reached the church parking lot at about 1:00 AM, where an argument between an estranged husband and wife was taking place. Randy -- whom an anonymous source described as "extremely intoxicated" -- got involved, fighting with another man on the scene. However, police tell the Dallas Morning News that their official report did not indicate the singer was visibly intoxicated.

"During our investigation, we determined Mr. Travis at some point physically assaulted an individual who was there," police spokesman David Tilley told the newspaper. "He was issued a citation for Class C simple assault, which in Texas can be anything from an unwanted push to a strike that didn't cause pain or injury. Everybody refused transport. Nobody wanted to go to the hospital."

This marks the "Forever and Ever Amen" singer's third run-in with police this year. Earlier this month, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, as well as retaliation, after crashing his car. The latter charge reportedly came after the singer verbally threatened the arresting officer. Randy walked away with several cuts and bruises on his face, but no one else was harmed.

"I just found a guy laying in the road," a man told a Grayson County 911 operator in audio released by the Sheriff's office, following the Aug. 7 crash. The caller first thought the person to be dead, but later realized it was the country music legend sleeping on the road. (Listen to the 911 call below.)

In February, Randy was arrested for public intoxication in Sanger, Texas, after police found him parked outside another church with an open bottle of wine. At that time, he issued a statement to the Associated Press, apologizing for "what resulted following an evening of celebrating the Super Bowl." He went on to promise that he is "committed to being responsible and accountable."

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delcoguy50

The only person needed to help Randy..is Randy.....The man has some inner issues that need to be dealt with..But until he realizes that theres nothing anyone can do to help him but Randy himself

August 26 2012 at 5:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
windancin

Randy...get some help ! I'm sure the 'drinking problem' goes way deeper than wanting to drink alcohol !! Im guessing it has something to do with your marriage with a much older woman who is more like a 'mother' to you...or possibly other personal demons you've been fighting (and hiding) from the media !! I have an idea what it may be...but , Whatever it is...it's NOT worth killing yourself or other's..drinking won't make IT go away ! Come out with it...people love you & will accept 'whatever IT is.' Won't ruin your career....your talent speaks for itself !! I do believe....The truth WILL set you free. PLEASE...DO IT before it's too late !!

August 26 2012 at 12:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joanmorgante

leave the man alone

August 25 2012 at 2:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
revivalman

It definitely appears that Randy's drinking problem has crossed the line and he seriously needs to get help. Hopefully there are still enough brain cells alive for him to realize it.

August 25 2012 at 1:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Clayton

hey man, get some help now PLEASE!

August 25 2012 at 1:11 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
wayneruppert

Randy: Stop making a jackass out of yourself. You earned our respect and admiration before...you can do it again. "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" and make a comeback. Then write a song about conquering your demons - it'd go gold!

August 25 2012 at 11:01 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
bryanmerrittper2

This man is screaming for help and the judge needs to intervene and put him in rehab before something tragic happens.Travis is a super country star and a valuable asset to America but he needs help right now and I hope he gets it....

August 25 2012 at 10:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mamoseley3

Randy: I attended one of your concerts recently and really enjoyed it from a front row seat. How sad that your life is so out of control. It seems that the devil has gotten a stranglehold on your life and won't let go. You need to remember that the Lord is your Savior and the devil is your enemy Please turn your life around and go back where you belong -- to the Lord.

August 25 2012 at 9:36 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Dottie Hale-vanpelt

randy travis,i can't believe the trouble he has gotten in latelt, i love him so randy you need to come back to the LORD, i know you were a chrietian. satan has so many things to t tempt you with



































































































































































































my commeht disappeared, i guess satan didn't want randy trav is to get my message. i will pray for you , anyway and love yoou very much. .

August 25 2012 at 9:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hiker287

digging up bones--i'm digging up bones

August 25 2012 at 8:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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