Confucius says, never threaten to stab a police officer.

A North Platte man learned that lesson after he allegedly did just that early Tuesday morning.

At around 2:30 a.m., on February 3, an officer on patrol observed a parked vehicle near the main entrance to Cody Park, 1601 North Jeffers Street.

According to police, the driver, 32-year-old Eric Curtis, appeared to be unconscious behind the wheel and was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.

Eventually, the officer was able to get Curtis out of the vehicle, and attempted to conduct an investigation for driving under the influence.  However, authorities say Curtis was too intoxicated to complete the tests as ordered by the officer.

At one point, Curtis allegedly told the officer that he had a knife and was going to stab him.

The officer called for backup after Curtis began kicking him in the chest.  He was eventually detained for transport to the jail.

Officer Rodney Brown said during transport to the Lincoln County Detention Center, Curtis continued to be aggressive and belligerent.

In the end, Curtis was jailed and charged with felony driving under the influence of liquor (3rd), driving under suspension, refusal to submit to a breath test, felony assault on a peace officer and obstructing the police.

As of Tuesday morning, Curtis was being held without bond.