Angelita Charley

March 1, 2020, 1:59 am

DWI

While patrolling State Road 602, New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Maese said a white Jeep failed to yield, turning onto West Aztec Avenue causing him to slam on his brakes. After performing a traffic stop and approaching the vehicle, Maese said he could smell alcohol coming from the vehicle.

The driver, Angelita Charley, 51, of Church Rock, N.M., was slow with her actions, had slurred speech and appeared confused, according to police reports. Maese said Charley failed the field sobriety tests and failed to take further tests. Charley was arrested for aggravated DWI, failure to yield, and no driver’s license.

Lionel Chavez

Feb. 10, 2020, 9:31 pm

DWI

Lionel Chavez, 28, of Gallup, was arrested for Aggravated DWI after New Mexico State Police Officer Cera Sena saw his car veer to the right shoulder before swerving back into the left lane and continuing to swerve as he traveled on U.S. Route 491, according to police reports.

Sena asked Chavez to step out of the vehicle and smelled alcohol through his mask. Chavez initially agreed to take the field sobriety tests, but when he was given the walk and turn test, Sena said Chavez started before being told to do so, continually interrupted the officer, and then refused to do the tests. When Sena asked if he was sure he did not want to continue the tests, Chavez replied, “Why, your (sic) already got me.”

Chavez had two bench warrants and was arrested for aggravated DWI, no driver’s license, failure to maintain lane and open container.

Garrick Chee

Feb. 2, 2020, 9:38 pm

DWI (Second)

A Navajo, N.M. man got his vehicle stuck on the curb of the drive-thru lane at the Burger King on U.S. Highway 491. As Garrick Chee, 37, attempted to free his vehicle, Gallup Police Officer Michael Eley arrived on the scene, according to police reports.

Eley said Chee had watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. Chee agreed to take the field sobriety tests. Eley said he did poorly on all the tests. Chee refused to take a breath test and was arrested for aggravated DWI second offense, no insurance, open container, driving while license suspended and was issued a notice of revocation by the Motor Vehicle Division.

Casey Bowie

Jan. 8, 2020, 1:37 am

DWI

New Mexico State Police Officer Chaz Troncoso was on patrol on State Road 118 when he observed a car swerving over the line and discovered the Buick had an expired registration. Once stopped, Troncoso said he smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle.

Casey Bowie, 31, of Gallup, smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot watery eyes and was slow in his movements, according to police reports. Troncoso administered the field sobriety tests and then arrested Bowie. At the station, Bowie took a breath alcohol test with results of .23 twice. Bowie was charged with aggravated DWI, failure to maintain his traffic lane, improper display of registration, having an open container in his car, and having no insurance or driver’s license in his possession.

Naomi Hayes

Jan. 3, 2020, 12:20 pm

DWI

Worried residents spotted a pickup truck with possibly intoxicated occupants parked in the driveway at the #7 space at Grand Canyon Trailer Park, according to sheriff’s reports. Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling arrived at the address and said the driver turned the vehicle off as she approached.

The driver, Naomi Hayes, 33, told Houghtaling that she had been drinking and was going to take one of the passengers home to Pinedale, N.M. Hayes said she had already left, but came back to get a lighter. Hayes refused to take the field sobriety tests.

Houghtaling said she found two bottles of vodka inside the truck and Hayes had no insurance. Houghtaling also said a white crystal substance she believed to be meth was found in Hayes’ bra. Hayes was arrested for aggravated DWI, open container, no insurance and possession of a controlled substance.