DUI charge dropped, but VP of Grand Island company has license revoked

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Grand Island businessman’s DUI charge was dropped Wednesday under a plea deal.

Jason Hornady, 54, pleaded no contest to willful reckless driving and speeding.

In exchange, prosecutors dropped charges of DUI and engaging in a speed contest.

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Court documents say Hornady, the vice president of Hornady Manufacturing, was pulled over on June 21 just outside of Grand Island.

He was going 151 mph and a 50 mph zone, according to an arrest affidavit, and smelled of alcohol.

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said his blood alcohol content level was .151%, which is almost double the legal limit.

Judge Arthur Wetzel found Hornady guilty and ordered him to pay a total of $700 in fines.

His driver’s license has also been revoked for 90 days.

Hornady Manufacturing makes ammunition and other firearm accessories.