Featured DWI
Tyron Denetclaw-Benally
Sept. 2, 11:25 pm
Aggravated DWI (Third)
A Sheep Springs man, Tyron Denetclaw-Benally, 33, was pulled over for driving without headlights and was later arrested for his third DWI.
Gallup Police Officer Vincent Thompson was driving northbound on Munoz Overpass when he saw a silver Chevrolet SUV traveling south with its headlights off. Thompson turned to follow the vehicle, which activated its headlights before pulling off in the parking lot at the intersection of Highway 602 and Aztec Avenue.
Thompson met the driver, Denetclaw-Benally, who told him he was traveling home from Denny’s at 836 U.S. Hwy. 491. Denetclaw-Benally told Thompson he had forgotten his driver’s license. As he spoke, Thompson observed him showing signs of intoxication; including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and smelling of alcohol. Officers arrived at the scene and reportedly stated the inside of the vehicle also smelled of alcohol.
The report stated Denetclaw-Benally exited the vehicle on command but had to stand against his vehicle to maintain his balance. He agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests at Thompson’s request, but performed poorly on the tests. He reportedly hesitated before giving a sample on the portable breath test, which returned as .106.
Based on the investigation, Thompson placed Denetclaw-Benally under arrest. He reportedly refused to take a breath test at Gallup Police Department, and was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI (third) and driving without headlights. His pre-trial hearing is set for Nov. 9.
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