Country star Zach Bryan’s arrest video surfaces, and it’s hard to ignore Henrik R • Photo: Craig County Sheriffs Office It’s hard to ignore. Others are reading now Country music sensation Zach Bryan is facing public scrutiny after a video of his recent arrest went viral. Watch the video of the arrest below <figcaption class="pzr-field-type-video-caption"></figcaption></figure> <div class="flex flex-col gap-sm" x-data="{ posts: [], loadPosts() { try { const relatedPostData = JSON.parse(document.getElementById('related-post-data').textContent); if (!relatedPostData.length) return; let postsToShow = relatedPostData.slice(2); postsToShow = postsToShow.slice(0, 2); this.posts = postsToShow; } catch (error) { console.error('Error loading related posts:', error); } } }" x-init="loadPosts()"> <div x-show="posts.length > 0" class="not-is-style-prose flex flex-col gap-sm pl-sm border-l border-l-body-accent my-lg"> <h2 class="text-base">Also read</h2> <template x-for="(post, index) in posts" :key="index"> <div id="related-post" class="not-prose gap-sm group flex w-full items-center"> <a :href="post.link"> <img class="my-0 aspect-square h-full max-h-16 w-auto rounded object-cover" :src="post.featured_media_url" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="m-0 flex flex-1 flex-col text-base"> <a class="text-body-text group-hover:text-body-accent font-normal" :href="post.link" x-html="post.title"></a> </h3> </div> </template> </div> </div> </p></div> <div class="pzr-field-type-classic"> <p>The 27-year-old artist was arrested last week following a confrontation with an Oklahoma State Trooper during a traffic stop involving his bodyguard. Despite issuing a swift apology for his behavior, which garnered some praise from the National Police Association, the video has added a new layer of complexity to the situation.</p> <p>The incident began when an Oklahoma Highway Patrol cruiser pulled over Bryan’s bodyguard. Bryan, known for hits like “Something In The Orange,” stepped out of his vehicle to smoke a cigarette and defied a direct order to return to his car. </p> </p></div> <div class="pzr-field-type-paragraph"> <p>This led to his arrest and a subsequent tirade against the arresting officer, where he claimed connections to politicians and the county sheriff in Tulsa.</p> <p>The video footage, now public, shows Bryan complaining about the tightness of the handcuffs and questioning the need for his arrest. He even told the trooper, </p> <p>“This is why people do not like police officers.” When asked why he was so irate, his bodyguard explained that Bryan was under a lot of “pressure because of his fame.”</p> <p>After realizing the gravity of his situation, Bryan’s tone changed. He admitted to being “a smartass” and apologized. </p> <p>He was booked into an Oklahoma jail and released on a $2,500 bond the same day. Following his release, he issued a heartfelt apology that seemed to resonate with the National Police Association.</p> <p>Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, a spokesperson for the Association, noted that while people often say and do stupid things, Bryan’s quick and sincere apology was rare, especially among celebrities. </p> <p>In a later Twitter post, Bryan acknowledged his behavior, stating, “I was a complete spoiled asshole to these police officers and I’ll spend the next few weeks trying my best to right my wrongs.”</p> <p><strong>Watch the video of the arrest below</strong></p> </p></div> <div class="pzr-field-type-video-container"> <figure class="pzr-field-type-video-figure"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jVwaPJwdeE" name="pzr-field-type-video" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen><figcaption class="pzr-field-type-video-caption"></figcaption></figure> </p></div> <div class="flex flex-col gap-sm" x-data="{ posts: [], loadPosts() { try { const relatedPostData = JSON.parse(document.getElementById('related-post-data').textContent); if (!relatedPostData.length) return; let postsToShow = relatedPostData.slice(4); this.posts = postsToShow; } catch (error) { console.error('Error loading related posts:', error); } } }" x-init="loadPosts()"> <div x-show="posts.length > 0" class="not-is-style-prose flex flex-col gap-sm pl-sm border-l border-l-body-accent my-lg"> <h2 class="text-base">Also read</h2> <template x-for="(post, index) in posts" :key="index"> <div id="related-post" class="not-prose gap-sm group flex w-full items-center"> <a :href="post.link"> <img class="my-0 aspect-square h-full max-h-16 w-auto rounded object-cover" :src="post.featured_media_url" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="m-0 flex flex-1 flex-col text-base"> <a class="text-body-text group-hover:text-body-accent font-normal" :href="post.link" x-html="post.title"></a> </h3> </div> </template> </div> </div> <div class="gap-base flex flex-col"> <div class="not-is-style-prose bg-body-accent p-base gap-sm text-body-accent-contrast flex items-center justify-between rounded"> <span class="max-lg:hidden">Did you find the article interesting? 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