On 01/14/2025, at approximately 1604 hours, Bentzel was involved in a hit and run accident in the 2200 Block of Brougher Lane and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

After receiving the toxicology report, Michael Jesse-Ray Bentzel was charged with 5 counts of DUI and 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) on 2/1/2025.