(KRON) — A Petaluma man was arrested Tuesday night after he crashed his car into two parked cars. Juan Rincon, 26, was arrested for driving under the influence after attempting to escape into a nearby apartment, the Petaluma Police Department said.

The suspect crashed into two cars on the 200 block of Lakeville Circle at about 9:30 p.m. Rincon was found in the apartment.

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Police said Rincon appeared to be drunk and took a breathalyzer test that showed a blood alcohol content of .149. That is nearly twice the legal limit of .08.

Rincon was arrested for driving under the influence and hit-and-run.

Drivers who are caught driving drunk often face a financial penalty between $13,000 and $20,000, police said.

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