Police say man sped away after handing over ID

[November 12, 2008]  PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) -- Police said it wasn't the most well-thought-out escape. They say a man handed over his license and registration at a sobriety checkpoint during the weekend, then peeled out and sped away, almost hitting an officer.

Police eventually pulled over the 32-year-old man and reported finding marijuana in his vehicle.

He was charged with driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drugs, disobeying a police officer and reckless conduct.

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Information from: Portsmouth Herald, http://www.seacoastonline.com/

[Associated Press]

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