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Lincoln Man Facing Charges for Breaking Breathalyzer Machine

breathalyzer(AP) — Lincoln police say a man arrested for driving under the influence will likely face a felony vandalism charge after he broke a $6,000 Breathalyzer machine.

28-year-old Jason Hansen was arrested around 3:45 a.m. Sunday for driving under the influence. Lincoln Police Assistant Chief Brian Jackson says Hansen was taken to the Cornhusker Place detoxification center for a formal blood alcohol test.

Jackson says that after the test was complete, Hansen ripped up his ticket and pushed a table, which caused the $6,000 Breathalyzer machine to fall to the floor.

Jason was taken to the Lancaster County jail, where he remained later Sunday.

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