Featured DWI
Christopher Scholten
June 16, 9:06 am
Aggravated DWI 3rd
McKinley County Sheriff’s deputies tracked down a Gamerco man, Christopher Scholten, 59, for his involvement in a domestic dispute and eventually arrested and charged him with his third DWI.
Deputy Caleb Kleeberger was patrolling near U.S. Highway 491 and Juniper Ridge Road when he saw a vehicle matching the description from a call near Thunder Ridge Road. Kleeberger followed the vehicle, a black Ford F250 with New Mexico plates, and pulled it over.
He met the driver, Scholten, while Deputy Jacob Valle met the calling party and confirmed his identity to Kleeberger. Scholten stated he was coming from his residence on Thunder Ridge Road. As he spoke, he reportedly showed signs of intoxication including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and smelling of alcohol.
Kleeberger offered the Standard Field Sobriety Tests to Scholten, but he declined to take them. Scholten also reportedly lost his balance and fell against his truck. Based on the investigation and his refusal, Kleeberger placed Scholten under arrest. Metro Dispatch advised Scholten had two prior DWI convictions.
No breath samples were listed in the report. Scholten was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI (third) and two counts of battery against a household member. His pretrial hearing is set for July 9.
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