HOUSTON — A Pearland man is out of jail after allegedly driving through a security gate at Johnson Space Center.
Kyle Matthew Berthelot, 39, is accused of driving through a NASA security checkpoint while driving intoxicated back in July. According to the Precinct 8 Constable's Office, deputies were called by NASA security after Berthelot allegedly drove through the checkpoint around 2:30 a.m. on July 29.
Once deputies detained Berthelot, tests determined he was unable to drive his car safely, according to Precinct 8. During their investigation, Berthelot then allegedly threatened a deputy after he became agitated.
Berthelot was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and felony Retaliation. He was released from jail on an $11,500 bond.
He's due back in court on Sept. 18.
