On March 7, 2026, 911 dispatch received a call from a bouncer at a local bar stating there was an intoxicated individual driving off from the bar. An officer was in the area and located the vehicle matching the description of the call and followed the car as it swerved between lanes.
The officer initiated a stop and observed the odor of alcoholic beverages and blood shot and watery eyes. The driver agreed to perform field sobriety exercises using a translator and exhibited numerous indicators of impairment. Upon arrest, the driver refused a breath sample.
After deposing the arresting officer, it was determined that she initiated the traffic stop outside of her jurisdiction and the case and accompanying traffic infraction were dismissed.