Man arrested twice in one night for driving under the influence, Lincoln police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln police say a man was arrested twice in the same night for drunk driving.
At approximately 9:45 p.m. Monday, 26-year-old Joshua Steckley was stopped near 27th and E Street for a traffic stop.
That stop ended with Steckley being taken into custody for DUI, where he later tested .145 BAC.
Police say he was cited and handed over to a sober party that drove him home.
About 4 hours later, driving the same car, Steckley crashed into a fence near 5900 Holdrege Street.
Officials said Steckley was still intoxicated and butted a .204 BAC.
Steckley was the only car involved in that accident and was transported to jail.
He was cited for DUI, negligent driving and no insurance.
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