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Around 6:05 p.m. on November 11th, 2023, Officer Keith Centini with the Stone Harbor Police Department observed that a 2015 Toyota had been parked for about 15 minutes in the nil parking zone on the beach block of 104th Street. As he approached the vehicle to investigate further, he detected the odor of burnt cannabis. There were two females inside the vehicle and the one in the driver's seat was identified as 19-year-old Tara. Tara admitted to smoking inside her vehicle. >> No, it's fine. So, just let you know I'm recording. Um, so do you have your license on you by chance? >> Yeah. Can I see it? Thank you. >> How old are you? >> 19. >> All right. Just hang tight. Okay. Just want to turn the car off real quick. Thank you. 364. Copy. 1903. a little foggy. When I first walked up, I thought I smell marijuana, but like I >> I smell it. >> There's no one in it. No, there's two people in here. Two girls. >> I definitely smell burnt marijuana. >> Of age? >> 19. Driver. >> I mean, it's hard. I can smell it from here, but it's faint. Oh, smoke was raw. Like >> Oh, like coming out of the car. >> I couldn't tell. They were like I'm like 100% sure it was marijuana. Like smoke was crawling out of it. >> Yeah. Did you ask about it yet or no? >> Could you smell it when you walked up? >> You weren't down. 1900. Gotcha. >> I was just zooming to get here. I saw it sitting here for like >> a while. >> A while. >> Did a couple laps, came back, it was still here. >> Right under a light, too. Come on. Get a little more slick. Where's she from? >> Real. Just stand by. I'm just going to get stand by. I'm just going to get >> I mean, I'm assuming we're going to confiscate what they have, but yeah, I'll go on I'll come on your side so I can see better. [Applause] That's it. You heard it. She's negative 29. >> You want me to get her out? Do you want me to pull up and put my lights on? You're good. What's your name? Tara, is that your name? >> Okay, so here's the deal. When I walked up here, I smelt marijuana. Car is running and you're in it. So, I'm going to ask you some questions. Make sure you're okay to drive. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. So, can you count what's the highest level of education? >> Uh, high school. >> High school. All right. Are you familiar with the English alphabet? >> Yes. >> Okay. Can you start with the letter B and end with Q without singing? >> P Q R S T E V W I Q R Z start at B and end at Q. Sir, >> Yep. Start with B and end with Q. >> Okay, officer. The thing that we were doing is Yes, we were smoking, >> but we're smoking marijuana. We were going to sit here for about an hour. >> We're not smoking our entire thing. We're smoking until I'm sobering up. >> Yeah, she's sober. Well, I was going to sit with her here obviously and we're going to wait until both of us are sober and then we're going to drive. >> Like I never drive I never operate a vehicle under the influence obviously. >> Okay. >> A lot of my family, they work for like Kay County Police Department like Joey Trombetta and all them. Like that's my cousins and all them. Like they know I wouldn't operate a vehicle and she wouldn't. >> We just plan on being here for >> Are you pointing at these if you wanted to smell these? These are both water with ice. >> We're not drinking. >> Like we're not drinking alcohol or anything like that. >> Okay. Well, is that a grinder right there in the middle? >> Yeah. >> All right. Can I have that? >> All right. So again, can you start with the letter B and end with Q? B Q R E Q. >> Ma'am, can you not help her? >> I'm sorry. Can you ask a question? >> Okay. Can you start with the letter B? >> Shortly after, Sergeant Robert Walker arrived on scene to assist. Terra was asked to recite part of the alphabet and count backwards. She was initially unable to follow instructions when reciting the alphabet. After officer Santini made a phone call, it was determined that terror would be asked to perform field sobriety exercises since she was exhibiting indicators of impairment >> and end with Q. For example, B C D >> B C D E F G H I J K L M >> Okay. All right. >> I'm sorry, officer. Like, I know. Like, I am stone. I'm sorry, but I really I seriously was going to wait. >> Like, we're going to be here for I really We are going to be here for a while. >> Hold on just for one second cuz you're making it worse than it is. >> All right. So, are you familiar with numbers, right? >> Yeah. High school. Can you start with 67 and count backwards to 52? 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 um 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 >> Okay. All right. So, since you admitted that you have smoked, um I'm just have you step out of the car. Just do some more tests on you. Okay. >> All right. So, can you step out, please? All right. Take a walk this way, please. Do you have any weapons on you at all? Anything like that? Nothing sharp that's going to poke me? >> No. >> Okay. [Music] So, like I said, I'm going to do a couple more tests. Make sure you're okay to drive. Okay. >> I really promise you I would never drive like when I'm stone like this. We really are just going to be here for a while hanging out. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> The first field sobriety was the horizontal gaze nice HGN test. The second exercise was the walk and turn test. During the walk and turn test, Terra failed to touch heel to toe on each step. took an incorrect number of steps and turned improperly. The last exercise was the one leg stand test and Terra failed to raise her foot in the proper fashion and used her arms for balance. >> So, can you just put your feet together just like this and your arms down at your side? Just kind of hang out like that. Okay. >> Mhm. Do you have any problems with your eyes? I should know about. You see pretty well. >> Okay. So, I'm just going to check your eyes. Okay. Just hang tight. I'm going go turn these off. Okay. All right. Feet together, arms down by your side. Okay. >> Okay. >> Can you see the tip of my pen? >> Yes. >> Can you focus on it? >> Yes. >> Okay. All right. So again, you focus on my pen. See? So follow with your eyes and your eyes only. Okay. Keep your head still and follow with your eyes and your eyes only. Do not move your head. >> Did I fail it first? >> No. No. I'm just going over the instructions. So, I'm going to check your eyes. Keep your head still. Follow the stimulus with your eyes and your eyes only. Do not move your head. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Uh um right now I would say no. Um we'll find out. I'll let as soon as we know I'll let you know so you can make Oh my your Yes. Okay, perfect. So, I'm going to do two more tests. Okay. Do you have any problems with balance? Anything along those lines? >> No. >> Any issues with your feet? >> No. >> Okay. Do you want do you want to do the test? So, it's going to be like a walk and turn and a one leg stand. Do you want to do it those shoes on or you want you have the option to take them off? >> Um, I think I can do it with them on. >> You can do it with them on. >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. So, I'm going to turn these back on. Okay. So, there's some light here. >> Just hang right right there. [Applause] All right. So, if you want to walk over here, >> do you would you say this is flat level and clear of debris? >> Yeah. >> Okay. You think anything of this nature would mess up you walking? >> No. >> Okay. So, what I'll have you do, walk this way. Just stand here facing this way. So, what I have you do is uh so imagine there's a line. Yeah. Okay. So, put your left foot on the line. Put your right foot in front of it with your right heel touching your left toe. >> Oh, my right heel touching my left toe. >> Yep. >> And do the same. >> What was that? >> Like do the same. >> Just put your left foot on the line. >> Okay. >> Put your right foot, your right heel touching your left toe. Keep your arms out on your side. You understand? Don't look like this. Put your left foot on line, your right foot in front of your left. There you go. All right. Do not start until I tell you to. Do you understand? >> Okay. When I tell you to begin, I want you to take nine heel toe steps on the line. >> Do you think I can actually take these off cuz they're kind of platform? >> Yeah. Okay. >> All right. So, left foot on the line, right foot front of it with your right heel touching your left heel. Keep your arms out on your side. >> Okay. >> Understand? >> Yeah. >> All right. So, when I tell you to begin, I want you to take nine heel to toe steps on the line. >> Mhm. >> When you get to your knife step with your front foot, I want you to turn by taking several small steps. Okay? So, it's going to look like this. I'm going to demonstrate it for you. So, left foot on the line, right step or right foot in front of your left with your heel. So, it's going to go one, two, three. Your front foot's going to be on the line. You're going to turn by taking several small steps and return nine heel toe steps back. I did three just for demonstrations. So, while walking, watch your feet, keep your arms at your side, and count your steps out loud. Once you begin, do not stop until you have completed. You said do darn small steps back. >> Nine heel toe steps back. >> Okay. >> So, nine heel toe steps back. Turn. Taking several small steps with your front foot on the line. Nine heel toe steps back. Watch your feet at all times. Keep your arms on your side. Count your steps out loud and do not stop until you have completed the test. >> Okay? >> Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Okay. You may begin. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I'm sorry 1 2 3 4 5 6 >> Okay, >> I am really holding officer by the way. So like I am shaky so >> Okay. >> Just like that too. >> Okay. Not a problem. >> All right. So the last step like you said you have no problems with balance or anything like that. Right. Okay. So I want you to stand feet hands just like this. All right. Arms down your side. Now begin test until I tell you to. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Okay. When I tell you to begin, I want when I tell you to, I want you to raise one leg, either leg approximately 6 in off the ground. Keep your both feet straight. Both legs straight and keep your eyes on the elevated foot. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> Okay. While in that position, count out loud 1,00 1,002 1,003 and so on until told to stop. Do you understand? Okay. Just hang tight real quick. You have your watch on you real quick. Mine died. I just need a timer. 887. Do you want me to go over that again? That was That was my fault. I'm Yeah. Okay. Yep. >> All right. So, I'm taking responsibility for that one. Okay? So, stand with your he feet and heels together like that. Uh, do not begin until I tell you to. When I tell you to, I want you to raise one leg, either leg approximately 6 in off the ground. Keep both legs straight and keep your eyes on the elevated foot. While holding that position, count it loud. 1,00 1,002 1,003 and so on until told to stop. Do you understand? All right. So, it's going to look like this. 1,00 1,002 1,003 and so on until total stop. Do you understand? >> All right, you may begin. Uh, >> does it matter which leg? >> It doesn't matter. Raise your leg a little bit. Count out loud. Uh 1,00 1,002 100,004 100,005 1006 1007 1008 1 9 1 [Music] 16 1 >> All right, stop. All right, perfect. All right, if you just want to hang tight over there, I'll make a phone call and you want to put your shoes back on. Um, I'll be right back with you. Okay. Yep. You can just hang out right at the back of your car here. All right, Tara. >> Based on the odor of burnt cannabis, her admission to smoking, and her inability to satisfactorily complete the field sobriety exercises, Officer Santini placed Tara under arrest for driving under the influence. Her vehicle was impounded for a 12-hour hold according to John's law. Officer Santini transported Tara to the Stone Harbor Police Department for further processing. Um, I'm going to have you turn around. You're going to be placed under arrest for uh driving on the influence of alcohol or drugs. Okay. So, I need you to turn around, please. No, >> no, that wasn't >> that wasn't for me. >> Is she getting arrested? >> She's not getting arrested. Okay. >> This is going to happen with my car. >> It's going to get towed. Are you the registered owner? >> Um, she can take it. >> Can I pick it up? >> No, it's getting towed. >> Um, we'll ask No problem. >> Whatever toe company um comes and picks it up, we'll let you know. Okay. Is that too tight? >> No. >> Okay. >> Do you know where my phone will go? >> What was that? >> Do you know where my phone will go? >> Your phone? >> Yeah. >> What's What's wrong with your phone? No, I'm just wondering like what what's going to happen with it when my car gets hurt. >> Oh, well, what do you want me to grab? >> Um my phone um and my wallet for you. I mean, and my purse. >> Okay. Well, is your friend You give permission for your friend to grab that? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, I'll grab that. Where is your registration insurance for your car? >> Uh it should be on the glove box. My insurance is on my phone. It's on my back. >> Okay. This is on your phone. >> Mhm. >> Which glove box? The center or the one where your >> The one where she's on. >> Okay. She You give her permission to get in there and get it. >> The registration. Okay. >> We just have a seat. >> Would I be able to call somebody when I get there? >> Yeah. We'll we'll make arrangements. Okay. So, I'm going to read you the Miranda rights. Okay. So, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you as evidence in the court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you're being questioned. You cannot afford to hire a lawyer when we appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish at no expense to you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? >> What was that? >> Yes. >> Okay. Yo, Gilmore, can you just go on the other side? Seat out her. Can you go on the other side? >> He's just going to seat out you. Okay. Uh Yeah, give me one second. >> Um, your friend wants to know if she can go in your phone and get some contact information. >> I'm going to grab her phone. >> Can you please have her? Um, uh, I can give her the password. You want that? Can she call um my cousin? [Music] >> Well, I'm going to grab your phone and bring it to the station with us. >> Yeah, you'll be able to make a phone call. >> Well, okay. >> All right. Well, we we can do that at a station. Okay. Just hang tight. Uh >> just hang there. The car is not on. I can't really like put the window down. >> Fine. >> So, um, >> he just spoke to me and everything. >> So, in this in the glove box, you said there's a registration. If you can find it, it's might be that piece of paper in your hand right there. Maybe. >> No. No. >> Okay. >> Um I think it's back here. Is this it? You think this would be it? >> Uh >> no. I think that's easy pass. Easy pass. >> I'm not seeing anything. >> No, I don't see. Uh do you have her phone? And can you grab her wallet? >> Yes. Do you have somebody coming to pick you up? >> Yeah, my sister. She's dispatcher for here. She's literally on her way as soon as she can. She's coming from Kate Courthouse right now. Here's her phone. What else did you want me to grab? >> Her wallet. >> It's connected to our keys. You want me to take them with it? >> Uh, yeah. >> Yeah. Is that okay? >> They're they're going to need them for the towing. >> So, if you just want to start a I don't know how this comes off. They're all kind of like hooked together. Unless >> Here's the actual >> Perfect. >> Is that all you need? >> Yeah. If you want to look for that registration. >> Yeah. I'm going to look around. >> You know what it looks like? >> I'm not sure at all. >> It looks like It's like a blue card. Looks blue. It says New Jersey registration on it. >> Yeah. I have in my phone. >> Yeah. 13 >> 19 I3 car. >> I've never been in this car, so I'm trying to figure out how it works as I go. >> This seems like coins. I don't I don't see anything. >> All right. No problem. >> Am I good to shut this door? >> Yep. >> Okay. 19. Okay. >> You want me out there? >> Negative. I'm on my way. 19 with one on my arrest. >> You'll be able to >> So, I have your phone and a wallet. Okay. Do >> you know where your registration is? Cuz we couldn't find the glove box. >> What? It's not in the glove box. No. Any other any other place? You >> sure? Did she Did she check? There was a little plastic bag in there. Are you sure? >> Okay, I'll go check again. I'll go check again. Hey, she said there's like a little plastic bag in the glove box. >> In this box? >> Yep. >> A plastic bag. >> Oh, see that little plastic zip. There we go. >> Just want to me just grab it out. >> Yeah. that. Yeah, I see that one. Yeah, >> this one. >> You need anything else in here? >> Uh, let me see that one that's in there right now. >> There's a progressive one. That's insurance. >> Uh, that >> this one. >> Yeah, see that one. >> Do you not want the progressive one either? >> Yep. Yeah, I'll take that. >> This is her insurance. >> Yeah, she said it might be. >> Um, this is a dollar. I think it's >> all right. Here you go. >> Thank you very much. You can give it all back. >> Y this. Okay. >> Yeah. All right. I'm good. You want to hang out with it? >> You found it? >> Yeah, I found it. >> Um I'll hang out for her sister's on her way. I told you that. Yeah. >> Um, you need information from her. >> From her? >> Yeah. >> I mean, if you want to grab her license, she doesn't have um here. I found your uh >> just her license. >> Yeah. She's not getting charged with anything. But, um, >> just that she's unable. >> I mean, she doesn't give it to you, then what? >> If she doesn't give it to you, she doesn't give it to you. Um, >> preferably she could do too. >> Oh, wait. Just leaving. >> So, I wish for us. >> Yeah, it's awkward. What' you say? >> Did you say I wasn't >> Do you want >> No, no, no. It's your passenger. >> Um, do you want her to stay in there or do you want me to put her in the back and wait? >> Uh, her not to stay in there, but >> prefer not to stay in there. >> Yeah. Is my friend going to be able to get a ride? >> Yeah, her sister's coming to pick her up. >> Um, your keys are in there, but we just unclipped your wallet. Okay. Um, >> um, did you guys have my purse? >> So, this is all we got. >> I I have a purse. >> You have an actual >> My car is in the middle. >> An actual purse. What color is it? >> It's a black Michael. >> Black Michael Cors. >> There's a black Michael's Kors bag. Can you give her >> this one? >> Yep. >> Can you um just explain to her that one more thing? I don't know if that's even if this is beyond what you do. I I know that the one person she lives with is her boyfriend. I I don't have his number to get in contact with her. >> I have her phone. She's going to be able to make a call. >> She'll be able to get into contact with whoever she does once I leave. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Awesome. That's all I need. >> Yep. I have your purse. Okay. >> 131 1903. County. [Applause] >> I'll be in route to the station with one adult female. Starting mileage 16107. 193 224. >> You still have our license. Just make sure you bring that with you. Heat. Heat. 134. Terra was read the standard statement for motor vehicle operators at the station and she agreed to submit breath samples. Her alco test results indicated a back level of 0.0%. While she was not under the influence of alcohol, she admitted to smoking and the officers decided to transport her to Cape Regional Medical Center for a blood draw. The results of the blood draw later confirmed the presence of empetamine, alprazole, THC, and THC in her system. Tara was eventually released pending her court appearance. Officer Santini issued Terara the following citations. Operating under the influence 39450, parking within 25 ft of a seaw wall. Ordinance 5211B. Heat. Heat. 13 1903 to count. I'm 19 and mileage 16108. Heat. Heat. I'm just going to reach across you. Okay. I'm going the other side. 13. Just walk right in here. >> Have a seat right here. Passenger was picked up by [Music] good hang tight real quick. I just want to grab your stuff now. Court records indicate that on July 1st, 2024, the charge of operating under the influence was downgraded to reckless driving 39496. As a result of being found guilty of reckless driving, Terra's license was revoked for 45 days and she had to pay a total of $240 in fines. The other citation for parking within 25 ft of a seaw wall was dismissed. Tara had previously been arrested in Cape May, New Jersey on October 12th, 2023 for allegedly receiving stolen property to see 20 to 7A. Can you print me out a uh [Music] Thanks. Um freaking driving thing. Deactivating body camera.