Once Bautista removed himself from the truck, officers said he was stumbling and slurring, according to the police report. When asked if he’d been drinking, Bautista answered in the affirmative, and when asked how much, he said, "2 inches,” according to Delaere.
When pressed for specifics, Bautista told officers, "Jack," referring to Jack Daniels whiskey, WLNE reported. He also admitted to smoking marijuana, according to the police report.
After he was checked by rescue personnel for injuries, Bautista said, “Man, I’m glad that’s over. Take me home now.”
Delaere said that Bautista failed sobriety tests performed at the scene and once at the police station, blew a .125 BAC.
Bautista was charged with a first offense DUI, WLNE reported.
As for Bautista’s truck, Delaere said an industrial crane would have to be used to remove the vehicle from the pool.
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