Chadron man arrested for felony DUI
Chadron Police was dispatched for a motorcycle coming into town from East of Chadron on Highway 20 swerving across the lanes of traffic on Saturday.
By News Channel NebraskaCHADRON, Neb. Chadron Police was dispatched for a motorcycle coming into town from East of Chadron on Highway 20 swerving across the lanes of traffic on Saturday.
Officers observed the motorcycle in the area of 3rd and Shelton Street and upon initiating contact, observed that the motorcycle had struck and damaged a parked and unattended vehicle near there.
Sgt. Wallage conducted a DUI investigation for alcohol impairment and subsequently arrested 40 year old Ty J. Huss of Chadron.
Huss was discovered to have an extensive driving and criminal history for prior Felony DUI alcohol offenses.
Huss was ultimately arrested for 3rd Offense DUI alcohol (Class IIIA Felony), Refusal of a chemical test (Class IIIA Felony), felony driving on a revoked/suspended license (Class IIA Felony).
Huss was booked and lodged in the Dawes County Jail with bond set at 10% of 25,000.
Further charges of no insurance, no registration, fictious plates and refusal of a preliminary breath test are pending.
Sgt. Wallage would like to extend an appreciation and thanks to the citizen who reported this incident which led to the arrest of Huss and a thank the public in general for reporting drunk drivers and keeping other motorists on the road safe.