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UFC champion Jon 'Bones' Jones arrested on suspicion of impaired driving

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones has been arrested on suspicion of DWI and other offences after officers heard gunshots and found him in a parked car with a handgun and a half-empty bottle of liquor early Thursday, Albuquerque police said.

32-year-old found in parked car with gun, half-empty liquor bottle

UFC light heavyweight Jon 'Bones' Jones, seen above in February, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of DWI and other offences. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones has been arrested on suspicion of DWI and other offences after officers heard gunshots and found him in a parked car with a handgun and a half-empty bottle of liquor early Thursday, Albuquerque police said.

The 32-year-old Jones was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI, negligent use of firearms, possession of an open container of alcohol and no proof of insurance for a vehicle, police said.

Police said Jones was found in the driver's seat of a parked vehicle with the engine running about 1 a.m. Authorities said Jones showed signs of intoxication and a handgun and a half-empty bottle of liquor were in the vehicle.

Bernalillo County jail records indicate Jones was released after being booked.

Online court records don't list an attorney for Jones who could comment on his behalf.

Jones (26-1) retained his title in February by beating Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision.

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