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WEEKLY DWI REPORT

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Fabian L. Garcia

Oct. 30, 8:27 pm

DWI, aggravated (3rd)

Gallup Police Department Officer Tammy Houghtaling was dispatched to the scene of a hit-and-run accident involving a silver Dodge pickup that collided with a house before fleeing the scene. Shortly after, a vehicle matching the description was found pulling into the Fire Rock Casino parking lot after being unable to maintain the traffic lane. Sgt. Wallace Billie and a casino security officer approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Fabian Garcia, 31.

According to the report, Garcia was found slouched in the driver’s seat, and officers had a difficult time waking him. When he did wake up, Garcia reportedly attempted to start the vehicle. When Houghtaling arrived on scene, she noted the odor of alcohol on Garcia’s breath as well as slurred speech and bloodshot watery eyes. The vehicle showed signs of recent damage to the driver’s side front bumper.

Garcia consented to field sobriety tests, which he failed. He became argumentative, stating that he had not been driving, but there was no one else in the vehicle or at the scene. Garcia would not consent to a breath test. He was booked on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated (3rd), suspended revoked license, duty upon striking a fixture, and immediate notice of accident.

Jordan Bahe

Oct. 27, 10:04 pm

DWI

McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lorenzo Guerrero was dispatched to the area of Hassler Valley Road by the Hog Backs in reference to a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Guerrero discovered a silver Chevy utility vehicle that had collided with a guard rail on the north side of the road. The driver, Jordan Bahe, 26, reportedly stated that she was driving home from Mariano Lake when the accident occurred.

Guerrerro noted in his report that Bahe had extremely red, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech at the scene. He also noted the smell of liquor. According to the report, Bahe was alone in the vehicle. She admitted to drinking but would not consent to a field sobriety test. Based on Bahe’s admission of drinking and Guerrero’s observations at the scene, Bahe was arrested for driving under the influence. She consented to a breath test and blew a BAC of .26 and .28.

Curtis L. Spottedhorse

Oct. 27, 12:15 pm

DWI, aggravated (1st)

MCSO Deputy Tammy Houghtaling was dispatched to the Giant gas station  at 92 St Hwy 371 in regards to a male subject passed out inside his vehicle. Upon arrival, Houghtaling found the vehicle stopped with the driver’s side front and rear windows rolled down. According to the police report, a strong odor of intoxicating beverages could be smelled upon approach of the vehicle.

The driver, Curtis Spottedhorse, 54, was reportedly the only occupant in the vehicle. The keys were found in his hand, which was resting in his lap. After waking Spottedhorse, Houghtaling noted the appearance of bloodshot, watery eyes as well as saliva around the corners of his mouth.

Spottedhorse agreed to field sobriety tests, which he failed. He reportedly became agitated at the scene, cursing at the officer and stating that he had just gotten his vehicle back from impoundment. He was arrested and taken to McKinley County Detention Center for a breath test and booking.

After arguing with the deputy and repeatedly attempting to blow incorrectly into the machine, two breath samples were collected at .18 and .17. He was booked on the charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated, first offense.

Willis L. Stewart, Jr.

Oct. 22, 12:54 pm

DWI, aggravated (2nd)

GPD officer Jeremy Shirley was dispatched to the Chili Factory at 1834 East Hwy 66 in reference to individuals drinking inside their vehicle parked at the business. While en route, the officers were notified that the vehicle had left the business and was traveling eastbound on Aztec Ave. Shirley spotted the vehicle, a silver Blazer, and followed it to the Hacienda Motel at 2510 E. Hwy 66, where it pulled into the lot.

Upon approaching the vehicle, Shirley made contact with the driver, Willis Stewart, 43. Two passengers were also reported as being passed out in the vehicle. According to the report, Shirley asked if Stewart had been drinking, to which he replied “no, they have” indicating the passengers. Shirley asked again if he had been drinking, and Stewart this time admitted to having two beers. Willis refused to take a field sobriety test and was arrested. He would not consent to a breath test.

Willis was booked for aggravated driving while intoxicated, 2nd offense, and cited for driving on a suspended or revoked license. The passengers were taken to detox and later transported to the hospital due to high levels of intoxication.

Woody Barbone

Oct. 20, 12:24 pm

DWI, aggravated (1st)

GPD Officer Norman Bowman responded to a potential drunk driver reported at the 2400 block of E. Hwy 66, exiting the Burger King. Upon finding the vehicle, Bowman initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Woody Barbone, 60. According to the report, Bowman informed Barbone of the complaint and asked if he had been drinking, to which he replied yes.

Barbone agreed to routine field sobriety tests. He also consented to a breath test and blow a BAC of .22 and .21. He was booked on one charge of driving while intoxicated.