Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Suspected drunk driver leads Laredo police on chase

Saturday, April 29, 2017
A suspected drunk driver was arrested after allegedly leading Laredo police on a chase, authorities said. Anthony Nieto, 49, was charged with evading arrest with a vehicle and driving while intoxicated, refusal.
At 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, an officer said he saw a black sport utility vehicle speed through the traffic light at Santa Maria Avenue and Park Street. A chase ensued when the driver refused to stop, according to police.
At one point, the driver drove the wrong way along Santa Rita Avenue. Police momentarily lost sight of the vehicle. A backup officer caught up to the vehicle while traveling east on Park Street.
The driver stopped at the intersection of Poggenpohl Street and San Eduardo Avenue. Police identified him as Nieto. His breath smelled of alcohol and he had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, according to police.
Nieto refused to take a field sobriety test as well as the Breathalyzer, LPD said.


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