Man faces third DWI charge after car allegedly struck 3 vehicles

  • Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012 7:00 a.m.
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Eagle Staff Report

A 62-year-old Bryan man Wednesday was released from Brazos County Jail after posting $15,000 for a third or more drunk-driving charge.


Steven Alan Bethea, who's listed as the director of homeless programs for Twin City Mission, was arrested after his car struck three other vehicles, causing a traffic jam on Harvey Mitchell Parkway Tuesday night, police said.


Ron Crozier, spokesman for the local non-profit organization, said agency policy prevented him from discussing the incident or Bethea's current employee status.


According to police records, Bethea had previously been convicted of two driving-while-intoxicated charges.


As a result, he faces a third-degree felony punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.


His criminal background dates to 1980 and includes felony drug possession and burglary of a habitation convictions, according to court records.

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