Featured DWI
Tommy Nodestine
Sept. 6, 9:55 pm
DWI (Third)
A Shonto man, Tommy Nodestine, was stopped by a county officer for driving erratically. He was eventually arrested and charged with his third DWI.
McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Marquez was patrolling southbound on U.S. Highway 491 near mile marker 2 when he saw a red and white pickup truck. The truck was swerving across the road, unable to maintain its lane. Marquez pulled the vehicle over near Aztec Auto, 1315 U.S. Hwy. 491, and conducted a traffic stop.
He met the driver, Nodestine, 67, who reportedly stated multiple times during questioning that he had not consumed any alcohol. Marquez stated that Nodestine showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and carrying a strong smell of liquor on his person.
Nodestine agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, but he then said a knee injury could hamper his testing. Marquez administered the alternative testing, however, Nodestine also performed poorly on the tests. Nodestine then agreed to take a portable breath test, where he blew a samples of .19. He was placed under arrest.
A search of the vehicle revealed open containers of Budweiser and Pendleton Whiskey. Marquez transported Nodestine to the sheriff’s office for the full breath test, where he posted samples of .12 and .11. Nodestine was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (third), failure to maintain lane, no license, and open container.
Nodestine failed to appear at an Oct. 1 hearing, so a bench warrant was issued.
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