A Ogallala man has been charged following a hit-and-run accident, in North Platte, on Valentine’s Day.

At around 11:50 a.m., on February 14, North Platte Police officers on patrol were advised that a black Dodge pickup was involved in a hit-and-run accident near Phillip Avenue and Cottonwood Street.

This same vehicle was also believed to be the suspect vehicle in multiple reports of erratic and dangerous driving, according Officer Rodney Brown.

Brown said an officer eventually located the vehicle parked in the middle of the westbound lane on Burlington Street, and observed the driver, 41-year-old Adam Davis, standing beside the vehicle urinating.

The officer made contact with Davis and attempted to conduct a DUI investigation, but Davis became defiant and belligerent.

With the assistance of an off-duty Animal Control Officer, who also reported nearly being run off the road by Davis, the officer was able to gain control of Davis and place him in restraints.  Police say the officer sustained an injury to his hand during the struggle.

A subsequent search of Davis’ vehicle lead to the discovery of a loaded .410 shotgun, which was in the front seat of the pickup.

Davis was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center, where officers again attempted to conduct a DUI investigation.  However, Davis continued to be combative with officers and staff at the jail.

In the end, Davis was jailed and charged with 2nd offense DUI, refusal to submit to a chemical test, driving under suspension, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, having a loaded shotgun on a highway and 3rd degree assault on an officer.

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