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WEEKLY DWI REPORT

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Regina Bee

Jan. 23, 5:02 pm

Aggravated DWI (Fourth)

Gallup Police stopped a vehicle swerving across Aztec Avenue, which led to Regina Bee, 41, of Gallup, being arrested for her fourth DWI offense.

Officer Albert Jarad was traveling westbound near the intersection of Aztec Avenue and Second Street when he pulled behind a black Nissan Altima at a traffic signal. While the light was still red, the Altima pulled forward and continued on Aztec Avenue.

Jarad began following the Altima, which then stopped at a green light before continuing on its path.

The Altima continued on Aztec Avenue, eventually driving over the median line without activating its turn signals twice. Jarad ran the vehicle’s license plate through Metro Dispatch and learned its registration and insurance had both expired.

Jarad activated his unit’s emergency lights and pulled the Altima over near 950 Aztec Ave. He met the driver, Bee, and asked for her identification and financial papers twice, but was told she did not have any of them.

While waiting for the requested documents, Jarad observed Bee show signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. Bee denied drinking any alcohol prior to driving, and stated she was going home from her friend’s house, during which Jarad noted she slurred her words.

Bee was offered to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, but she refused and was placed under arrest. She also refused to give a breath sample. After running her name through Metro Dispatch, Jarad was advised Bee had three prior DWI arrests and her license had been revoked.

Based on the number of prior arrests, Jarad was required to obtain a blood warrant. After the warrant was signed by Magistrate Judge Virginia Yazzie, Bee was transported to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital where the blood draw was completed. She was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for the fourth DWI, driving on a suspended license, no registration or insurance, failing to maintain a lane, and failure to obey traffic control devices.

Bee is awaiting a pre-trial hearing set for March 15.

 

Name: Sheila Benally

Age: 35

Arrested: Jan. 5

Charge: Aggravated DWI (second)

Status: Motion hearing March 29

 

Name: Derryl Begay

Age: 31

Arrested: Jan. 24

Charge: Aggravated DWI (second)

Status: Warrant issued Feb. 23

 

Name: Cameron Edward Smith

Age: 24

Arrested: Jan. 28

Charge: Aggravated DWI (second)

Status: Pre-trial hearing March 8

 

Name: Arianna Lynn Smith

Age: 23

Arrested: Jan. 28

Charge: DWI

Status: Pre-trial hearing March 24

 

Name: Stephanie Long

Age: 48

Arrested: Jan. 30

Charge: Aggravated DWI (misdemeanor)

Status: Motion hearing April 26

 

Name: Paulson Begay

Age: 44

Arrested: Feb. 6

Charge: DWI

Status: Pre-trial hearing March 24