Police Find Man Intoxicated After Driving his Van into Jackson Backyard

JACKSON- At approximately 11:15 pm, Jackson Police Officers Mabey, Stybe and John Roth responded to a residence on Claridge Drive on the report of a possible burglary in progress. At the location, the officers discovered a 1999 GMC Van which had been driven into the backyard of the residence. After testing was done, the 34 year old male driver of the van was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. He was processed and also charged with reckless driving and careless driving. He was released on summons pending a court appearance. It was determined there was no attempted burglary.