A 34-year-old man from Troy, Michigan was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after being clocked traveling at speeds over 100 mph. The incident occurred on August 30th at 3:48 am when officers stopped the driver, identified as a 34-year-old man, for excessive speeding and disregarding a traffic signal on Rochester Road and E. Maple Road. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noticed his bloodshot and watery eyes, and detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle. The driver was also found to have a suspended license.
The officers asked the driver to perform sobriety evaluations, which he allegedly failed. A preliminary breath test revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.15%, and the driver was subsequently arrested. During a search of the driver’s vehicle, officers found two large duffle bags containing 3.93 pounds of marijuana and an additional $12,000 in cash. The driver also had over $6,400 in cash on his person.
The driver was read his chemical test rights while in custody, but refused to take a breath test. A search warrant was granted, and the driver’s blood was drawn. The case has been turned over to the detective bureau for potential warrants.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of responsible behavior behind the wheel. It also highlights the significant amount of marijuana and cash found in the vehicle, which could potentially lead to additional charges.
