CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. — In the wake of an alleged DUI accident outside a Jacksonville strip club, Judge Robert “Bert” Guy Jr. has stepped down from his role in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit.

The 48-year-old judge, who served at the Camden County Courthouse and oversaw legal matters in Glynn, Camden, Appling, Jeff Davis, and Wayne counties, resigned his post. Governor Brian Kemp’s office confirmed the acceptance of his resignation on Thursday, Oct. 16.

“Serving the 5 County Brunswick Judicial Circuit has been both an honor and a privilege,” expressed Guy in his resignation. “I am deeply thankful to my colleagues in this Circuit and across Georgia. My appreciation extends to my dedicated staff, courthouse personnel, and the attorneys who passionately defend their clients.”

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, officers were called to Wacko’s on Emerson Street around 2 a.m. following a collision in the club’s parking lot.

A valet driver told police he saw Guy, driving a black Mercedes, back into another person’s parked truck and damage their front bumper. He said that Guy tried to drive away after talking to the other driver, but was too drunk and needed to be guided back into a parking space. The crash victim told police Guy attempted to give him $500 to smooth things over.

The reporting officer said they talked to Guy, whose car keys were being held by employees, and could “immediately smell” the strong odor of alcohol. He was also observed swaying, with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, and failed the field sobriety tests.

After arriving at the jail, Guy was also arrested for allegedly refusing to perform a breathalyzer test and was released on bond later that day.

Duval County court records show the former judge has since pleaded not guilty to all three misdemeanor charges.

Prior to his arrest and resignation, Guy also served as president of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia.