Police: Drinking and lawn-mowing don't mix

MARTINSBURG, W.Va., Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Authorities in Bunker Hill, W.Va., have arrested a man who allegedly attempted to outrun police on a riding lawnmower while intoxicated.

The Martinsburg (W.Va.) Journal reported Wednesday that 39-year-old Michael Ginevan allegedly ignored a police car that attempted to pull him over this week, only to have an officer chase him down on foot.

Sheriff's Deputy J.H. Jenkins alleged that he was forced to run after Ginevan on Monday after repeatedly being ignored by the allegedly intoxicated lawnmower operator.

After being forcibly removed from his lawnmower, Ginevan admitted he had been drinking but refused to take any sobriety tests, Jenkins alleged.

The deputy added that he found a case of beer strapped to the lawnmower while inspecting the vehicle.

The Journal said Ginevan was arrested and is now facing a year in jail if convicted of obstructing an police officer and driving under the influence.