Snowmass Village Town Councilman Allegeldy Causes $14,000 In Damage

PITKIN COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A Snowmass Village town councilman has been charged with a felony after originally being arrested for drunk driving.

Officers brought Chris Jacobson to the Pitkin County Jail when it happened two weeks ago. Then he allegedly got out of control inside the cell, causing more than $14,000 in damage.

New video posted to YouTube shows the damage.

Snowmass Councilman Chris Jacobson at the Pitkin County Jail after his arrest June 26th on DUI charg by Lauren Glendenning, Editor, The Aspen Times on YouTube

In addition to the DUI, Jacobson now faces a felony criminal mischief charge.

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