A man’s four-year-old daughter was taken into protective custody after police say he was too drunk to stand without help at a State College restaurant.
Michael Markley, 33, faces two summary charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness and one misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of children after an incident at Home Delivery Pizzeria on Friday.
According to a criminal complaint, restaurant management called authorities after finding Markley passed out and unresponsive at one of the tables. His four-year-old daughter was with him, and was being watched by another man at the table. Investigators say that man was also intoxicated and unable to properly care for the child.
EMS staff were able to wake Markley after two attempts. Upon waking, Markley was uncooperative and condescending toward EMS staff, according to the criminal complaint. Even after being cautioned by a police officer to be respectful, he reportedly refused to give a local address or tell EMS staff if he had used any drugs.
Police say Markley also asked a male paramedic to sit on his lap before standing up and challenging officers at the scene. Police reportedly had to forcibly take Markley into custody, transporting him to Mount Nittany Medical Center for treatment for possible alcohol or drug overdose.
Investigators say Markley has an outstanding warrant from Georgia. Magisterial District Judge Kelly Gillette-Walker was unable to provide details about the Georgia warrant.
Markley’s daughter was taken into protective custody by Centre County Children and Youth Service. Markley remains in custody. He’s being held on $100,000 bail.
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