On January 1, 2026, California Highway Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on US-101 north of Sarina Road in Smith River, California, after observing a vehicle with a non-functioning license plate light. Officers made contact with the driver and immediately detected signs consistent with alcohol impairment, including the odor of an alcoholic beverage and objective indicators observed during a preliminary check. The driver was asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests, during which officers observed multiple signs of impairment, including lack of smooth pursuit, missed steps, and balance issues. A preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test was administered at the scene, producing breath results of approximately 0.184% and 0.181% BAC, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08% in California. Following the officer's investigation, the driver was placed under arrest and later provided additional chemical breath samples of approximately 0.17% BAC. The driver was transported and booked into the Del Norte County Jail without further incident on the following charges: CVC 23152(a) — Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol CVC 23152(b) — Driving with BAC of 0.08% or Higher CVC 23578 — BAC of 0.15% or Higher Enhancement California Highway Patrol Officers Involved: Officer E. Anaya ID - 23196 Officer J. Urteaga ID - 23445 Officer D. Vincent ID - 021901 All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Golden State DUI brings transparency to DUI arrests across California using public records and bodycam footage where available. (All footage is obtained through official public records request. Unauthorized reuploads may be subject to copyright action. If you see this content elsewhere it was not authorized.) #california #dui #police #chp

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