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Lolisha Jim
Nov. 2, 9:41 pm
DWI, aggravated
McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tammy Houghtaling was dispatched to the scene of an automobile crash on Hwy 564, west of Orleans Manor, at 9:41 pm.
According to the police report, Houghtaling discovered a red Ford Mustang on the north side of the road way. The driver, Lolisha Jim, 21, stated that she had been driving to Zuni when the vehicle in front of her reportedly slowed down abruptly. In an attempt to avoid collision, the report states, Jim swerved onto the shoulder and ended up in the ditch.
At the scene, Houghtaling noted that Jim had slurred speech and bloodshot, watery eyes. She also noted the smell of alcohol in the report. Jim denied drinking, but submitted to field sobriety tests, which she failed, stumbling multiple times.
Jim was arrested for DWI and blew a .19 and .20 BAC. She was also cited for having no evidence of insurance.
Anna Jane Kaufman
Nov. 1, 2:33 am
DWI, aggravated
Gallup Police Department Officer Justin Benally was dispatched to 929 Henrietta Dr. in reference to an automobile accident at 2:44 am.
The driver, Anna Kaufman, 20, reported that a vehicle had sideswiped hers and left the scene. Upon speaking to Kaufman, Benally noted the odor of alcohol and asked if she had been drinking. Kaufman reportedly stated that she had not.
Upon failing a field sobriety test, Kaufman was taken into custody. The police report states that she initially refused to take a breath or blood test, but did eventually agree to a breath test and blew a .21 and .20 BAC.
She was charged with aggravated DWI and no driver’s license.
Michael Yazzie
Oct. 29, 10:14 am
DWI
MCSO Deputy Merlin Benally was dispatched to the Gallup Flea Market at 10:21 am in reference to a two-vehicle accident and possible DWI. Upon arriving at the scene, Benally found Michael Yazzie, 50, passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle.
According to the report, Benally woke Yazzie and began to question him about the accident, in which Yazzie reportedly drove directly into a parked and unoccupied vehicle.
Benally noted signs of intoxication, and Yazzie reportedly admitted to drinking. Yazzie consented to a breathalyzer test but was unable to complete it. A blood draw was completed instead. Additionally, Yazzie’s blood sugar was found to be high, and he was left at the GIMC emergency room until his blood sugar could be lowered.
Reportedly, Yazzie left the ER and could not be located by hospital staff. He was later found walking near 211 Nizhoni and arrested without incident.
David Yazzie Cly
Oct. 29, 10:50 pm
DWI
At approximately 10:50 pm, MCSO Deputy Merle Bates was working on the DWI Task Force when he noticed a vehicle traveling in the wrong lane and behaving erratically, nearly colliding with oncoming traffic. According to the police report, Bates accelerated and initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Hwy 411 and Hwy 118.
The driver identified himself as David Yazzie Cly, 26. Cly reportedly stated he was en route to Ft. Wingate, but had missed the turn. He denied having been drinking, but two open containers of alcohol were found in the vehicle and Cly presented with signs of intoxication.
Cly was arrested and submitted to a breath test. He blew a .11 and .11 BRAC. He also had two outstanding warrants for arrest out of San Juan County. Cly was charged with DWI, open container, and failure to maintain roadways laned for traffic.
Obrian Brown
Oct. 28, 7:06 pm
DWI, aggravated
GPD Officer Joe Roanhorse was dispatched to Jiffy Lube at 206 E. Nizhoni Blvd in reference to an accident. Upon arrival, Roanhorse was reportedly advised that the vehicle had left the scene and driven in the direction of Sunset Hills Apartments.
A vehicle matching the description of the one involved in the accident was found at Sunset Hills. Upon pulling the vehicle over, Roanhorse reportedly noted the odor of alcohol and slurred speech in the driver, Obrian Brown, 36.
Brown denied having been involved in an accident and could not produce a driver’s license or identification at the scene. He did reportedly admit to having had “a couple of beers a few hours ago.”
Brown refused to perform a field sobriety test. He also refused a blood test, and did not take a breath test due to technical issues with the intoxilyzer. He was charged with aggravated DWI (refusal), no insurance, and immediate notice of accident.