NEWARK, Ohio -- A man crashed a motorized barstool while allegedly drinking and driving and driving on a suspended license.
NBC 4 reported with the FAST FACTS Monday.
Newark Officer Michael Trotter issued an unusual citation Wednesday, March 4.
Trotter responded to the area of 566 Kelley Lane, near the Licking Springs Trout and Golf Club, to assist Newark fire on a report of a man who crashed a motorized barstool.
Investigation revealed 28-year-old Kile W. Wygle was operating the barstool on Kelley Lane when he wrecked it.
Wygle claimed the barstool could reach speeds of 38 miles per hour but that he was traveling at about 20 miles per hour when he crashed.
He was issued a citation for OVI and driving under suspension.
Wygle's first court appearance was Wednesday, March 11, when he was arraigned.
Wygle demanded a jury trial at his next court appearance Wednesday, March 18.
Wygle was in court last Friday, and either the prosecution or defense requested a continuance.
The Newark Division of Police reminded citizens that operating any type of machinery after consuming alcohol is illegal and often has devastating consequences.
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