Fargo Zamboni driver arrested on suspicion of DUI when game spectators report erratic ice-cleaning

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FARGO – The man who was arrested here Friday night on suspicion of driving a Zamboni while drunk during a high school hockey game was also arrested a month ago for drunk driving.

Steven James Anderson, 27, was arrested during the Davies and Williston girls game Friday night at South Arena after spectators and school officials noticed him driving erratically while resurfacing the ice. A school official called police to the arena, where he was arrested.

“I’ve been here for 22 years … and we have not had an incident like this before,” said Jim Larson, director of finance and human resources for the Fargo Park District, which operates the arena.

Anderson of Fargo was booked into the Cass County Jail on suspicion of DUI and bailed out Saturday morning.

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[shenmue]

1. Man!

All he was trying to do was make everybody happy.

[polly7]

2. LOL. I've seen this happen here a few times!

Our caretaker was a very nice guy (older, and in a small community, not much else available he could work at, and this town tries hard to provide for everyone), but not the most sober at times. He cleaned and resurfaced both the skating ice and curling sheets - very interesting to play on at times. Some games it didn't matter what turn you gave the rock, it headed straight for the side at the other end anyway! I miss him. Now you have to be a good curler - you could always blame it on the ice before.