On May 25, 2026, a CHP officer clocked a white Buick LaCrosse at 89 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone on Highway 199 just north of Gasquet. During contact with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol, red and watery eyes, and slightly slurred speech. The driver said he was heading home from Patrick’s Creek Lodge and admitted to consuming two alcoholic drinks, a mimosa and a Bloody Mary. The officer conducted field sobriety tests, documenting balance problems and difficulty following the test and instructions. A roadside preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) tests returned readings of .122% and .123% BAC. Following the arrest, chemical breath testing at the Crescent City CHP office returned readings of .13% and .14% BAC. A .14% BAC is 1.75 times California’s 0.08% legal limit. The driver was arrested and Booked into the Del Norte County jail on the following charges: • CVC - 23152(a): Driving under the influence of alcohol. • CVC - 23152(b): Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. • CVC - 23582: DUI - Excessive Speed California Highway Patrol Officer Involved: Officer A. Gonzales ID - 024729 All persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. #police #chp #california #bodycam #delnorte

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