Springfield Police Department VS Doggie DUI Offender

Description: Man's Best Friend didn't take the rap from bad boy owner in this bizarre DUI Arrest Report from the Springfield Police Department on May 13, 2023...

Springfield Police Department VS Doggie DUI Offender

DUI ARREST

On 05/13/23 around 1130 pm Springfield Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at 52 miles per hour in a posted 30 mile per hour zone near 7th and Main St. 

The driver attempted to switch places with his dog who was in the passenger seat, as the SPD officer approached and watched the entire process. The male party then exited the passenger side of the vehicle and claimed he was not driving. The male party showed clear signs of intoxication and when asked about his alcohol consumption the male party ran from the Officer. 

The male party was apprehended quickly within about 20 yards of the vehicle. 

It was discovered that the male was driving from Las Animas to Pueblo and got lost in Springfield. The male party was also found to have two active warrants for his arrest out of Pueblo. 

BCSO arrived and assisted with the incident and the male party was medically cleared at the hospital and then booked into the Baca County Jail for his warrants and also charged with; Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, Driving while ability impaired, driving under suspension, speeding 20-24 over, and resisting arrest. 

**The purpose of this post is to notify the public of police activity in a timely manner. All parties involved are innocent until proven guilty. This is an ongoing investigation and these are the facts as they are known at this time. No further information will be posted on this social media site at this time.

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