Lincoln Police received a report around 1:30 a.m. on January 1st that a Chevy Impala was in Salt Creek near 27th and Fairfield Street. Officers found the vehicle upside down and partially submerged.
One person inside, 19 year old Jacob Rodriguez was removed from the vehicle with the help of Lincoln Fire and Rescue.
Officers soon found that Rodriguez showed signs of impairment of alcohol and initiated a DUI investigation. Rodriguez was first taken to a hospital to be checked out but started to argue and was belligerent with medics, officers and hospital staff.
Rodriguez was not injured and was cited for 1st offense DUI, refusing a breath test, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license and minor in possession of alcohol.