Driver stopped for speeding and suspected DUI with open containers, East Ridge TN
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Alcohol ViolationA driver was stopped near South Seminole Dr after speeding at 65 mph and reckless driving causing a near collision. The vehicle fled briefly but was stopped. Multiple open alcohol containers were found, and the driver is suspected of DUI.
Audio|Heard on: East Ridge Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:21
Transcript:
00:00
53, will you copy a stop?
00:02
Sun.
00:07
3,900 block of Ringgold, Tennessee 28 is going to be 392, Bravo, Papa, Papa, Whiskey, Lima.
00:14
It's going to be on a gray Honda Civic.
00:16
The vehicle almost caused a wreck.
00:19
Sounds clear.
00:24
53, we're still rolling.
00:25
He's turned his house for John.
00:27
17's also with me.
00:29
Clear.
00:33
He lives near been in any place.
00:39
Can you keep going? I'm clear.
00:41
We're still rolling.
00:42
Clear.
00:47
He's driving in between the lines.
00:50
Clear.
00:51
30 on the route soon?
00:53
Clear.
00:54
13, where y'all are?
01:01
33, watchers.
01:04
I got the radio.
01:05
We'll be at Germantown and Ringgold.
01:07
Clear.
01:11
53, the initial repeat.
01:17
The initial reason for the stop is because he was going at least 65 miles an hour and then cut a vehicle off and almost causing a wreck.
01:26
The vehicle is still refusing the stop at this time, failing to maintain its lane.
01:31
I'm right here at the American Legion if you want me to spike him back off.
01:35
17, we're coming up to the American Legion now.
01:39
13, I'm with him.
01:40
Clear.
01:45
We're continuing now, headed to get ready past Seminole and Ringgold.
01:50
Clear.
01:54
We're getting in the turn lane to turn on to South Seminole.
01:58
Clear, turn on to South Seminole.
02:04
17 vehicle stops.
02:06
Clear, vehicle stops.
02:08
It's going to be a DUI.
02:12
It's going to be a DUI.
02:14
I'm clear.
02:16
There's multiple of the containers in the car.
02:19
Clear.
02:20
52 you clear on their traffic.
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Location mentioned:
S Seminole Dr, East Ridge, TN
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