September 20, 2016, at approximately 7:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a water rescue call at Hidden Lake Subdivision in the western portion of Stafford County.

Two males, both juveniles, had been at the lake consuming alcohol. One of the juveniles attempted to drive a vehicle away from the lake. However, he placed the vehicle in reverse instead of drive and the car entered the water. When deputies arrived they discovered the vehicle semi-submerged about 25 feet from the shore.

Both teenagers managed to exit the vehicle unharmed. The driver, determined to be a 16-year-old high school student, was given a field sobriety test which he subsequently failed.

The juvenile was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and was released to the custody of his parents. Upon arriving at the home he became violent and threatened suicide. He was then transported to Mary Washington Hospital for further evaluation.