2015.02.23 Public Safety Commission Packet

Home Browse Search

test which resulted in a.000 alcohol level. During afield interview, Mr. Tower admitted that he had smoked methamphetamine "yesterday around five or six". Mr. Tower was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of a controlled substance. A MN State Trooper conducted a drug evaluation on Mr. Tower and a urine sample was obtained for testing. Due to a previous conviction for Criminal Vehicular Homicide, Mr. Tower was arrested and booked on a felony, DUI in the First Degree. CN 15000403. On January 9th at about 4:19 am Officer Wakasugi was northbound on 13 5 @ when he observed a vehicle, a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer, that was in the left median up against the barrier cables. The vehicle was running and occupied by a driver identified as Megan Schuety, 24 years of age New Brighton. Officer Wakasugi immediately noted an odor of alcoholic beverages. She stated that she had consumed four glasses of wine. Ms. Schuety failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. Ms. Schuety agreed to a breath test which resulted in a.15 result. Due to a previous DUI conviction (2012), Ms. Schuety was booked on the enhanced charges of DUI in the 3rd degree, a gross misdemeanor. CN 15000410. On January 12th at 9:21 pm Officer Farmer was southbound on Silver Lake Rd in the area of 14th St NW when he observed a 2002 Mercury make an erratic, wide turn onto southbound Silver Lake Rd. Officer Farmer observed the Mercury swerving as it continued southbound until it pulled into a parking space at the McDonald's Restaurant. The driver was identified as Jerry Lee Rodgers, 51 years of age from Minneapolis. Mr. Rodgers had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages and a Natural Ice beer can was in the front seat cup holder. Mr. Rodger's driver's license was found to be "revoked". A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Gary Loyd, 50 years of age from Minneapolis, was cited for having an open container of alcohol. Mr. Rodgers failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. He admitted that he smokes "weed" regularly and "did a line of cocaine" two days ago. Mr. Rodgers declined to submit a urine sample for testing. Due to the refusal to test and his driving history, Mr. Rodgers was booked on DUI in the 2nd degree, a gross misdemeanor. CN 15000581. On January 13th at about 10 pm Officer Farmer was on patrol southbound on Old Hwy 8 SW when he observed a southbound 1996 Pontiac Transport with registration showing it had expired plates. Officer Farmer stopped the vehicle on Old Hwy 8 SW at about Foss Rd and identified the driver as Bryan Seay, 47 years of age from New Brighton. Officer Farmer immediately detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverages. Also inside the vehicle were three children later identified as a 7 year old female, an 8 year old male, and a 10 year old female. Mr. Seay admitted to consuming "a couple shots of vodka" earlier. Mr. Seay failed field sobriety tests including a .223 result on a preliminary breath test. Mr. Seay was placed under arrest. A breath test resulted in a.21 reported value. Mr. Seay's driving history, revoked driving status, high test and presence of children in the vehicle resulted in booking on the enhanced charges of DUI in the 2nd degree, a gross misdemeanor. CN 15000623. On January 16th at about 11:45 pm Officer Wakasugi responded to the area of 799 1St Ave NW on a report of a possible intoxicated driver. The caller stated that a vehicle was stuck in the snow and may have struck a light pole. Officer Wakasugi and Officer Farmer arrived and found a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville off of the roadway and had struck a parked vehicle. The vehicle was running with the wheels spinning in an attempt to leave. A 16 E