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Alexander Pinto
March 14, 9:03 pm
DWI (Third)
Failure to use his headlights led to Alexander Pinto, 31, of Zuni, being arrested and charged with his third DWI.
Gallup Police Officer Matthew Strandy met Pinto driving without his headlights near the intersection of Highway 602 and Aztec Avenue and initiated a traffic stop. After Strandy observed Pinto behaving as if he was intoxicated, he put out a call for assistance. Officer Ryan Boucher arrived a short time later.
Boucher spoke to Pinto, who stated he consumed two cans of Budweiser prior to driving. Pinto showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and reeked of alcohol.
Pinto agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests, but performed poorly on each test. Boucher determined he was unfit to drive a vehicle and placed him under arrest. A search of his vehicle revealed an open can of Steel Reserve malt beverage.
Boucher transported Pinto to the Gallup Police station after he agreed to give a breath sample, but four breath tests produced no results with an interference reading. Pinto agreed to take a blood test, and he was transported to a local hospital for the blood draw.
After completing the blood draw and receiving medical clearance, Pinto was transported to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI, no headlights, and no license, insurance, or registration.
His motion hearing is set for June 7.
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