Florinda Jones
Aggravated DWI
9/18, 8:48 pm
McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Roxanne King observed a gray Jeep Patriot that was swerving. The vehicle was traveling about 40 mph in a 55 mph posted speed zone. The driver was stepping repeatedly on the breaks. According to the report, King approached the passenger side door advised the driver, later identified as Florida Jones, of her actions. Jones smelled of alcohol and did not have a driver’s license on hand. King asked Jones to get out of the vehicle and she complied, with difficulty. Jones slid down the side of the vehicle unable to stand and was arrested for aggravated DWI.
Dorian Begay
DWI
9/17, 12:21 am
MCSO Deputy Merlin Benally of the DWI Task Force was parked at the intersection of State Highways 371 and 122. The report stated that Benally watched as a vehicle failed to stop at two stop signs. When the car crossed the bridge, Benally turned off his lights and followed the vehicle. Once over the bridge, Benally stopped the vehicle. The driver, Dorian Begay, did not have a driver’s license, he only had a state issued Arizona ID. The smell of Marijuana smoke came out of the vehicle. A child was asleep in the back and was later identified as Begay’s 5-year-old daughter. According to the report, Benally asked Begay to hand him his keys. The report stated that Begay was confused and handed Benally a can of Red Bull. Benally informed Begay he did not ask for the energy drink. Benally escorted Begay to the hospital where his blood was drawn, with consent. Begay was charged with DWI and child abuse.
Derrick Mitchell
2nd DWI, Aggravated
9/16, 8:27 pm
Gallup Police Department Officer Timothy Hughte was working on, End Driving While Impaired traffic enforcement, and was stationed at the California Chinese Restaurant on West Maloney. Officers were notified of a possibly intoxicated driver at the scene. According to the report, the driver was Derrick Mitchell who was lying across the rear seat of Officer Chavo Chischilly’s patrol car. Hughte asked Mitchell to sit up, which he did. Mitchell’s eyes were blood shot and watery. Hughte reportedly asked Mitchell how much he had to drink and Mitchell looked at Chischilly with a blank stare. Mitchell declined the offer to be field-tested or take a breath test and Mitchell was placed under arrest for his second DWI, aggravated.
Lionel Jesus
2nd DWI
9/15, 7:18 am
GPD Sgt. Benny Gaona was working Saturation Patrol when he was called about a red, swerving vehicle. According to the report, Gaona observed a vehicle matching the description. The vehicle lacked a rear window and back taillights. Gaona stopped the vehicle at a Chinese fast food restaurant. The driver, Lionel Jesus, appeared highly intoxicated. He reeked of alcohol and slurred his words, the report stated. Jesus admitted to drinking the night before and not sleeping. Gaona asked permission to give a field test and Jesus agreed. When placed in the back of the patrol car, Jesus advised Gaona that he was going to be an ass, according to the report. Jesus began kicking on the door and being combative. He said that he could not stay in enclosed spaces. Gaona was concerned about the safety of the public and Jesus. The Field Test was not performed at the time due to Jesus’ erratic behavior. An ambulance was called where Jesus’ blood was drawn, with consent, and he fell asleep. When cleared he was taken to jail for his second DWI.
Doracita Lonetree
Aggravated DWI
9/12, 7:57 pm
GPD Officer Norman Bowman was working a DWI checkpoint at the 600 block of South Second St. According to the report, Bowman observed a tan passenger car make a left turn. The vehicle was heading westbound onto Logan Ave, which is a one-way roadway, for eastbound traffic only. The vehicle stopped in the driveway on the 700 block of South Second Street and the driver stepped out of the vehicle. Bowman walked up to the driver, Doracita Lonetree, and asked her to get back into the vehicle. When asked if she she had known that she was driving down the wrong way on a one way, she said no. A male passenger appeared dazed, the report stated. Bowman smelled alcohol on Lonetree, who said she had a Bud Light at 2 pm. When asked to remove her eyeglasses she did, but her eyes were bloodshot. When given a breath test, Lonetree tested above 0.20. She was arrested for aggravated DWI.
Ivan McKinley
9/05, 10:20 pm
DWI
GPD Officer Matthew Ashley of the Gallup Police Department responded to a call at Safeway. A white Dodge Avenger reportedly drove into the Giant gas station without headlights. The car kept jerking back and forth, the report stated. Ashley activated the patrol car lights and approached the driver who appeared surprised. According to the report, when asked to step behind the vehicle Ivan McKinley said, “who me?” McKinley said he understood the reason for having a field sobriety test, but didn’t pass. Ashley arrested McKinley for DWI. McKinley started spitting and kicked Ashley in the chest. Ashley secured McKinley with a spit mask to prevent further spitting. He was charged with battery on a peace officer for his spitting, having an open container, and DWI. McKinley agreed to a breath test and the result was a 0.20.
Turman Becenti
1st Aggravated DWI
9/02, 10:20 pm
GPD was called to West Highway 66 in reference to a white Chevrolet pickup truck hitting a light and leaving the area. The vehicle was reported as having extensive damage to the front of the hood. Officer Angelo Cellicion found the owner of the vehicle, Turman Becenti, attempting to fix the front tire. Cellicion noticed that Becenti smelled strongly of alcohol. A driver in a red-colored pickup truck pulled up and identified herself as Norma Duboise. Duboise witnessed Becenti hitting the pole. Cellicion asked Becenti if he would like to perform a field sobriety test. According to the report, Becenti refused and was arrested, when asked if he would take a breath test, Becenti said, “he was already over the limit” and refused to take the test. Becenti was charged with his first aggravated DWI and fleeing the scene of an accident.
