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Cherolynn James
July 3, 4:02 pm
Aggravated DWI (Second)
McKinley County Deputies arrested a reckless driver, Cherolynn James, 40, of Gallup, and charged them with their second DWI, and then charged them again with aggravated assault just a week later.
Deputy Aaron Marquez responded to the call near Fire Rock Casino at 249 E. Hwy. 66. The calling party advised Marquez of a green Jeep Wrangler that possibly had an intoxicated driver.
While Marquez was en route, Deputy Terence Willie advised him that he had located a vehicle matching the description and was falling it westbound on Highway 118. The vehicle did not pull over even after Willie reportedly activated his unit’s emergency lights.
The vehicle finally stopped near 304 Canyon De Chelly Dr. Marquez arrived and met Willie, who had been talking to the driver, James. Marquez spoke to her next, and she became reportedly disorderly and refused to answer his questions. Marquez also observed James show signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes, smelling of alcohol, and slurred speech.
James refused to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, and her continued shouting was taken as a refusal for further tests. She was placed under arrest by MCSO deputies. A search of the vehicle revealed open containers of 99 Pineapple and 99 Grapes along with multiple containers of Importers Vodka.
Marquez transported James to McKinley County Detention Center, where she was booked for aggravated DWI (second), resisting arrest, open container, and careless driving. Her pretrial hearing was set for Aug. 1. However, according to court records, a new arrest warrant was issued for James for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on July 12. Due to the new felony charges, a bench warrant was issued on July 17.
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