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I.F. man arrested for felony DUI after striking deputy vehicle

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The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department.

IDAHO FALLS — Authorities arrested 39-year-old Alejandro G. Rodriguez for felony driving under the influence early Sunday morning.

The Idaho Falls man was booked into the Bonneville County Jail by Idaho Falls Police officers.

According to reports, officers attempted to stop a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, driven by Rodriguez, after observing it strike a dumpster in the parking lot of Jack in the Box on Woodruff around 1:43 a.m.

Rodriquez fled from police. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop the vehicle at 12th and Woodruff.

Rodriguez stuck a deputy’s patrol vehicle and continued to drive recklessly. Rodriguez eventually stopped at June and 15th Street and jumped out of the vehicle into the canal.

Rodriguez was also arrested for two Bonneville County warrants, driving without privileges and resisting arrest.

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