Driver suspected of drunk driving found sober at shopping center, Crescent City CA
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Alcohol ViolationPolice responded to a report of a possible drunk driver at a shopping center. The vehicle described was a green camper van with Arizona plates and a burnt-out taillight. Officers found the driver sober, who explained he was retrieving a lost dog.
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03:25
Transcript:
00:00
This incident occurred at the Jed Smith Shopping Center parking lot near McDonald's.
00:07
Caller reported a possible drunk driver after following a vehicle for about one mile in traffic.
00:13
The vehicle was observed having difficulty maintaining lanes.
00:16
The vehicle is currently parked near McDonald's.
00:18
Request for vehicle description when ready.
00:21
Acknowledged.
00:25
Vehicle described as green Chevy camper van with flannel material attached to the back and a burnt-out taillight, occupied by two persons of unknown description.
00:52
Confirmed location near Jed Smith Shopping Center and McDonald's.
01:00
Area verified as Jed Smith Shopping Center and McDonald's vicinity.
01:14
Radio check and coordination between units.
01:51
Vehicle registration checked; Arizona plates noted.
02:19
Registration status suspended according to Arizona records for a Caitlin Smith Ford Econoline 1997[1] model.
02:36
No signs of intoxication observed.
02:38
Driver stated he was hurrying to retrieve a lost dog from Saturday.
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[1]
97: Arrived on scene / On scene
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Location mentioned:
Parking lot, 1111 2nd St, Crescent City, CA 95531
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