A man who has been arrested eight times for public drunkenness is back in jail again. Grass Valley Police Sargent Steve Johnson says 40 year-old Christopher Blades of Nevada City had outstanding warrants for his previous offenses …

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Johnson says it’s up to a judge to decide what happens next, but certainly jail time and being released on bail isn’t working…

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In addition to public intoxication, Blades has also been charged with disorderly conduct and drug posession. Johnson says the eight arrests have come approximately within an 18-month period.