LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove under the influence and attempted to flee officers near the London Christmas Parade.

According to the London Police Department, 48-year-old Jerimie Coffey was arrested Friday around 7 p.m. near the parade route. Officers say Coffey allegedly drove around a road barrier on East Third Street and onto the sidewalk toward officers.

Police report that despite multiple commands to stop, Coffey continued driving until his vehicle malfunctioned. When officers approached the vehicle, they say an officer detected the smell of alcohol coming from Coffey.

After being ordered to get out of the vehicle, police say Coffey instead continued driving down East Third Street. He was taken into custody following a sh

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