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Nastassia Martinez
Dec. 19, 1:34 pm
DWI (Fourth)
Reckless driving led to a Gallup woman, Nastassia Martinez, 41, being arrested and charged with her fourth DWI.
A calling party informed Metro Dispatch of a black Chevrolet SUV driving recklessly westbound on Highway 118 from Highway 566. McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Salazar responded to the attempt-to-locate that was issued by Metro Dispatch and located the suspect vehicle with further assistance from the caller.
The SUV was reportedly found weaving through traffic and driving on the shoulder near the New Mexico State Police Office at 4200 U.S. Hwy. 66. Salazar pulled the SUV over and conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 118 and Toltec Drive.
Salazar approached the vehicle from the passenger side and met the driver, Martinez. Salazar noted in the report Martinez looked visibly confused and did not respond to his questions. She also showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and a strong smell of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle along with numerous open containers.
Martinez did not respond to Salazar’s commands and exited the vehicle with his assistance. She reportedly refused to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests as well as the alternative tests once she noted she had an issue with her leg. She was placed under arrest for her refusal and Salazar was advised by Metro Dispatch that she had three prior DWIs.
After obtaining a blood draw warrant from the District Court, Salazar transported Martinez to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services for the draw before transporting her to McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where she was booked for DWI (third), reckless driving, suspended license, and having an open container in a vehicle. Her preliminary examination was on Jan. 4. No further court updates were available at press time.
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