Anthony Cleveland
Feb. 16, 1:12 an
4th DWI, Aggravated
Cleveland was pulled over when McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Chief Investigator Merle Bates noticed his vehicle swerving as it headed down U.S. Route 491. He nearly hit a concrete barrier before pulling into Jiffy Lube. Cleveland, 54, produced an ID card, and he was actually driving on a suspended/revoked license.
According to the report, he told Bates “take me to jail I’m drunk.” Bates noticed an open can of Budwiser in the backseat. It was cold and had half of its content. Cleveland blew a .23 and .24 during the breath tests.
Joan M. Yazzie
Jan. 20, 8:14 pm
Aggravated DWI
As Deputy Eric Jim was patrolling Highway 264, he saw Yazzie make a U-turn in her silver KIA and proceed eastbound in the lanes heading westbound. After he signaled for Yazzie to pull over, according to the report, she continued to drive another mile before pulling over on the median. Yazzie, 47, failed the field sobriety tests and blew a .28, twice, during the breath tests.
Pricilliano Delgarito
Jan. 17, 6:42 pm
Aggravated DWI
Deputy Garylle James was filling up his patrol unit at the Thoreau Giant when an employee advised him of a man passed out behind the wheel of his car. As the employee pointed toward Delgarito, he proceeded to back up and leave the parking lot, heading down State Highway 371.
James caught up with Delgarito, 34, who showed the signs of intoxication – bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. He blew a .21, twice, during the breath tests.
Russell Gabaldon
Jan. 17, 12:15 am
Aggravated DWI
Gabaldon’s alleged swerving on Interstate 40 alerted MCSO Deputy Lorenzo Guerrero to pull him near the Munoz overpass. According to the report, when Guerrero asked Gabaldon, 51, if he had anything to drink, he said that he had “a lot to drink.” Once arrested, he blew a .23 and .22 during the breath tests.
Amanda P. Burbank
Jan. 17, 12:03 am
Aggravated DWI
Burbank did not make her situation any easier by refusing to cooperate with Deputy Salina Brown or jail officials. According to the report, she claimed to be on an “emotional rollercoaster.” It seemed like she was going to be issued a speeding ticket, but her talkative demeanor and the smell of booze on her breath was a dead giveaway.
During the field sobriety tests, she tried to show the deputy her scar where she was shot, lifting her shirt up. It’s not clear how that would lessen her ability to take the tests, but the report states that “one minute she was cooperative, the next she was being stubborn,” refusing to cooperate with the deputy. She was crying and cursing. Burbank blew a .20/.19 during the breath tests.
Martina Sam
Jan. 16, 7:59 pm
2nd DWI
As Deputy Guerrero patrolled Hwy 264, he noticed Sam swerving in between traffic lines, so he pulled her over, into the Yahtahey Flea Market parking lot. She presented an ID card, and Guerrero noted in his report that he could smell alcohol wafting from the vehicle. Sam, 39, cut to the chase and said that she had been drinking all day. She blew a .14/.13.
Kayla Devault
Jan. 16, 2:13 am
Aggravated DWI
Driving the wrong way got Devault arrested for DWI. Deputies Monty Yazzie and Eric Jim were parked on the median of Route 491 near China Springs Loop and noticed Devault, 25, driving her Audi northbound in the southbound lanes. Once pulled over, she showed all the signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests. She blew a .16/.17 during the breath tests.
Bennie Cisco
Jan. 15, 10:29 pm
DWI
Cisco nearly hit a sheriff deputy’s patrol unit while driving down State Highway 602. According to Deputy Salina Brown, Cisco was on his cellphone when she approached him. It turns out that Cisco, 30, had an warrant for his arrest. He must have known what to expect as two women responded to the scene to pick up the vehicle. Brown could smell booze on Cisco, who admitted to drinking. He didn’t fare well on the field tests and blew a .10/.09.