22-year-old Kody Baxter pled not guilty to charges of driving under the influence and failure to stop for damage accident or leaving the scene of after allegedly crashing into the Rexburg Temple's perimeter fence late Friday night. He was released on a $500 bail.

According to the Rexburg Police Department in a Facebook post, Baxter rammed through the fence before getting stuck.

"Once stuck inside the grounds, the vehicle rammed another gate to get out of the property," the post read.

According to a source who wished to remain anonymous, Baxter allegedly drank, stole his girlfriend's minivan, and then drove to the home of a former landlord to confront one of the landlord's sales representatives. After a confrontation between Baxter and the landlord, local authorities were contacted and dispatched to the girlfriend's residence, where Baxter was currently residing. He allegedly rammed into the fence while traveling back to the girlfriend's residence, where he was later arrested after driving up the driveway with the totaled vehicle.

The Rexburg Police Department declined to comment at this time until the crime report is finalized.

This isn't Baxter's first encounter with local law enforcement. According to the Madison County Courthouse records, Baxter has previous alcohol, drug, and car accident charges dating back to 2021.

Other than the damaged fence and some tire skid marks in the grass, no further damage was observed near the temple.