Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) RPD 11-08481
Synopsis:
On Monday May 2, 2011 at about 08:00 AM, Officers from the Richland Police Department were conducting a traffic enforcement emphasis in the Jefferson Elementary School zone on George Washington Way. During the emphasis a 54 year old male, John Walker, was stopped for speeding and dangerous lane travel. Officer’s immediately recognized Walker was under the influence of alcohol and appeared impaired. They conducted a DUI investigation and concluded Walker was impaired by alcohol use. Walker was arrested and booked into the Benton County Jail for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Walker had a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .161. The legal BAC limit in Washington State is .08.
For more information contact Sergeant Tony Striefel at 509-942-7340 or 509-628-0333.
