A Summerville man was arrested on DUI charges following a traffic stop according to a report released this week from the Summerville Police Department.

The incident occurred on April 26, 2026, at approximately 9:52 p.m. on Highway 114 near Pay-Tote.

According to the report, an officer was conducting speed enforcement near Mason’s Funeral Home on Highway 48 when he observed a silver Dodge truck traveling 56 miles per hour in a 35 mile-per-hour zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Highway 114.

The driver was identified as Jason Reece. While speaking with Reece, the officer reported detecting the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. Reece initially denied consuming alcohol.

Police said Reece appeared unsteady on his feet and showed signs of impairment, including slurred speech and bloodshot, glassy eyes. A search of the vehicle revealed an empty Miller Lite beer can in the passenger seat, and Reece later admitted to drinking earlier in the day.

Reece agreed to perform field sobriety tests, where officers observed multiple indicators of impairment during the walk-and-turn, one-leg stand, and horizontal gaze nystagmus tests.

Based on the investigation, officers determined Reece was under the influence and placed him under arrest for DUI – Alcohol Less Safe.

The report also states Reece refused to submit to both a blood draw and a breath test.

Reece was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident. The case remains on file with the Summerville Police Department.