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WEEKLY DWI REPORT

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Roman Benally, 38, Yahtahey, NM

Benally was arrested June 20 for his third DWI. He was called in by the manager at the Navajo Travel Plaza on West Highway 66 for his actions,which made him appear intoxicated.

Benally then went to his vehicle, which was parked at the gas pumps despite not purchasing gas. He was found “passed out” behind the vehicle while the vehicle was running.

According to Gallup Police Department Officer Luke Martin, there was open containers of beer inside the vehicle. Benally’s breath test results were .23,.22 qualifying him for aggravated driving while intoxicated.

Deanna Dooley, 26, Ramah, NM

Dooley was arrested for aggravated DWI, her second offense, after GPD were called to Cedar Hills Apartment June 13 to investigate bottles being thrown at a vehicle in the parking lot.

GPD Officer Charles Steele observed Dooley behind the wheel of a white Chevrolet pick up truck which witnesses pointed to as the suspects. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle as it was traveling straight at them without it’s headlights on at about 2:30 am.

Officers used their flashlights to signal the driver to stop as well as knocking on the driver’s side window. Dooley did not comply, she was stopped shortly after at Allsups on Arnold Street where she refused all field sobriety tests, including a breath test. She was booked into the jail and charged with the aggravated DWI as well as some lesser charges.

John Yazzie, 58, Gallup, NM

Gallup Police Department Officer Charles Steele arrested Yazzie June 18 while investigating a hit and run automobile accident on Lewann Drive.

Yazzie had been followed to the residence by his daughter-in-law. She told the other driver, Peterson Chee, where Yazzie lived. While Steele was talking to Chee, Yazzie exited his residence.

According to the report, Yazzie was stumbling, staggering and slurring his speech.

When Yazzie’s wife opened the door to the car empty alcohol containers fell out. Yazzie refused all field sobriety testing, but did admit to drinking and to driving the vehicle. He was arrested and booked on his second DWI, aggravated for the refusal to comply with officer, open container and some lesser charges.