Jason Peters
Aug. 20, 2:47 pm
DWI (Third)
Swerving across lanes on a divided highway led to a Gallup man, Jason Peters, 44, being stopped and eventually arrested and charged with his third DWI.
New Mexico State Police Patrolman Joe Roanhorse was traveling westbound on Highway 118 when a black Ford Explorer that was driving eastbound swerved across the divider into the westbound lane near mile marker 29. Roanhorse turned around and followed the vehicle, catching up to it near the intersection of Highway 118 and Highway 566.
Roanhorse approached from the passenger side and spoke to the male in that seat, Peters, and another male who exited the vehicle. The second male reportedly stated he was the passenger and Peters was the actual driver, which Peters then admitted because he had panicked as they pulled off on their way to Pinedale.
As Roanhorse spoke to them, he reportedly observed Peters show signs of intoxication including slurred speech, as well as stating he consumed a half pint of Crown Royal prior to driving. He instructed that Peters take the Standard Field Sobriety tests based on his investigation.
Peters agreed to take the tests, however he performed poorly and was placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle revealed an empty container of Crown Royal on the driver door panel. Peters was transported to the local New Mexico State Police office for the breath test, where he posted samples of .13 and .14.
Following several hearings, Peters was sentenced to serve at McKinley County Adult Detention Center for 364 days with 334 suspended, attend DWI Treatment Court, fines, community service, and two years probation on Dec. 13.
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