Clint Hannon
Jan. 8, 11:16 am
Aggravated DWI
Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling was advised of a black Nissan Rogue parked at the Tohlakai Speedway on Jan. 8. The car had been reported as driving “all over’’ Highway 264.
Houghtaling contacted the driver, Clint Hannon, 37, of Chandler, Ariz., who said he was driving to Naschitti, N.M., and stopped for gas. Houghtaling noticed two open 12-ounce cans of beer and one 375 milliliter can of vodka in his car.
Hannon, whose speech was slurred and movements were slow, was not ordered to take a field sobriety test for his safety and he refused a breathalyzer test several times.
He was booked into the McKinley County Detention Center for aggravated driving while intoxicated, evidence of insurance, display of registration, driver to be licensed and open container.
He was released on his own recognizance.
Jeremy Mitchell
Jan. 7, 7:12 pm
DWI
Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling clocked a black Nissan Sentra speeding on Highway 118 while traveling west. She began to pursue the Sentra.
When Houghtaling caught up with the driver, he identified himself as Jeremy Mitchell, 28, of Mexican Springs, N.M., who stated he was speeding because he did not want to be late for work at midnight.
Houghtaling smelled alcohol on Mitchell’s breath, but he maintained he was okay to drive.
After Mitchell performed sobriety tests, Houghtaling placed him under arrest after he posted a sample of .11 in a portable breath test. She also found a gun in the backseat of Mitchell’s car.
Mitchell was booked into jail and charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding and negligent use of a firearm.
He was released on his own recognizance.
Stevick Jim
Jan. 2, 6:23 pm
DWI
Deputy Terence Willie stopped a red Dodge Journey on U.S. Highway 491 on Jan. 2 after the driver had reportedly been refused service at a liquor store.
Stevick Jim, 34, of Yatahey, N.M., who had bloodshot eyes, told Willie he had come into town for food and had a drink at 10 that morning.
At Willie’s request, Jim agreed to perform field sobriety and breathalyzer tests. He failed the field tests and posted two samples of .10.
Jim was booked into the McKinley County Adult Detention Center on a charge of driving under the influence.
He was released on his own recognizance.
Wade Yazza
Dec. 28, 6:17 pm
Aggravated DWI (Second)
Deputy Terence Willie was advised to look for a Chevy pickup, which he eventually found in a parking lot of a business after several other vehicles pointed him to it.
Willie found the driver, Wade Yazza, 29, of Churchrock, N.M., passed out with an open container in the front seat of the Chevy. Yazza had watery bloodshot eyes and said he could not sleep — he had just gotten off work. He seemed disoriented when he spoke to Willie.
Yazza agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests, but failed. He was arrested and booked on aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving with a suspended/revoked license, no insurance and open container.
He was released on his own recognizance.
