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Ross Anderson
Oct. 2, 2:24 pm
Aggravated DWI (Fifth)
A Church Rock man, Ross Anderson, 60, was pulled over for driving recklessly and eventually arrested and charged with a fifth DWI.
McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Miguel Bittony was stationed at the Speedway store off Highway 566 in Church Rock when Metro Dispatch advised of a white Ford passenger car on the highway that was speeding and coming close to colliding with other vehicles.
Shortly afterward, Bittony located a vehicle matching the description given by dispatch and conducted a traffic stop near mile marker 4.2. He met the driver, Anderson, and requested his documentation.
Anderson provided insurance and registration but stated he left his license at home. While speaking to Anderson, Bittony reportedly saw a shot of an unspecified alcoholic beverage in the center console. Anderson admitted to having “a few” drinks prior to driving. He also allegedly showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol.
Bittony offered the Standard Field Sobriety Tests to Anderson after stating he would be charged if he refused. However, Anderson became agitated while being taken back to the Speedway station to do the tests and then refused to take them. No information was provided on a breath test or blood draw.
Anderson was transported to the county jail and booked for aggravated DWI (fifth), open container, and no license. His preliminary examination is set for Nov. 1.
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