BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. - The husband of Georgia’s Department of Family and Children Services director is facing multiple charges after state troopers say he was driving under the influence with two young children in the vehicle.

What we know:

According to the Georgia State Patrol, 43-year-old Jason Broce was stopped on Oct. 16 after troopers responded to a reported hit-and-run in Bartow County. They said they later found Broce’s truck a few miles away, weaving along the road.

An incident report states a trooper noted "a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot watery eyes and mumbled and slow speech" when speaking with Broce. Two children, ages 5 and 8, were also inside the truck at the time, according to investigators.

When asked about visible damage to his vehicle, Broce denied

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