Drunk driver calls 911 on himself on New Year's Eve

WINTER HAVEN — Authorities said a Florida man called 911 to report that he was driving drunk on New Year's Eve and needed to be pulled over.

Polk County Sheriff's officials said they got a call from Michael Lester. The operator repeatedly directed Lester to pull over.

When deputy's caught up with him, they said Lester first told them he'd only had two beers, but later admitted having several and swallowing meth instead of smoking it. He also told deputies he'd barely slept in the past several days.

According to a Facebook Post from the sheriff's office, Lester's history includes a previous DUI, aggravated battery, drug possession and hit and run.

He was also cited in the New Year's incident for driving on the wrong side of the road.

Saturday

The Associated Press

WINTER HAVEN — Authorities said a Florida man called 911 to report that he was driving drunk on New Year's Eve and needed to be pulled over.

Polk County Sheriff's officials said they got a call from Michael Lester. The operator repeatedly directed Lester to pull over.

When deputy's caught up with him, they said Lester first told them he'd only had two beers, but later admitted having several and swallowing meth instead of smoking it. He also told deputies he'd barely slept in the past several days.

According to a Facebook Post from the sheriff's office, Lester's history includes a previous DUI, aggravated battery, drug possession and hit and run.

He was also cited in the New Year's incident for driving on the wrong side of the road.

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