39-year-old Samuel Lovelace IV was caught driving under the influence after being involved in a single-car wreck on Monroe Street on July 23rd. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed a pickup truck had reversed into a ditch off the side of the road and into a fence. Officers then made contact and spoke with Lovelace IV, who told them he accidentally backed into the ditch. However, his story changed several times when asked why he was at the location. Officers then noticed Lovelace IV showed several indicators of intoxication. Lovelace IV rapidly changed topics multiple times while speaking with the police. Lovelace IV also quickly switched between being cooperative and being aggressive. When asked, Lovelace IV would not perform a sobriety test. Lovelace IV also did not agree to a blood sample, so he was transported to Sango ER, where a search warrant was executed for his blood. Lovelace IV also could not show proof of insurance. Lovelace IV was then deemed intoxicated and taken into custody for driving under the influence, exercising the car, and having no proof of insurance.
