CRIME REPORT; 05-02-11
Good Morning! Here are some examples of calls answered over the weekend…
At about 10:00 P.M. last night, Officer Poynor responded to a call of a possible drunk driver. The vehicle was located in the 3300 block of HWY 277 and was stopped for failure to maintain a single lane, as it was swerving all over the road. The driver, a 47 year old male stated he was traveling from San Antonio and had taken some prescription medication. The medication was located and gave a warning that it may cause drowsiness. The driver did perform the field sobriety tests and failed. Due to the fact that the driver did not appear to be intoxicated on alcohol, a blood test was performed for the medication. He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
At about 11:15 P.M. last night, Officer Shriver stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 600 block of South 1st. A K-9 was called to the traffic stop to assist and alerted on the vehicle. During a search of the driver, a 56 year old male, he was found to be in possession of cocaine. He was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Finally at about 3:50 A.M. this morning, Officer Hartness responded to a call of an intoxicated subject in the 4100 block of Buffalo Gap Road. Upon arrival, a 23 year old male was contacted outside his vehicle. He was found to be extremely intoxicated and was planning to drive away. He was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.
For the Abilene Police Department, this is Sgt. Craig Jordan. Have a great day!