Oak Lawn DUI Arrests: May 11-18

SATURDAY MAY 18 

Driver Lost Track of Vodka, Cops Say

The driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving around 9:45 p.m. when the car was spotted swerving over the line markers on 95th Street between Southwest Highway and 54th Avenue, reports said.

The officer said he waited several moments for the driver, identified as Arletta Y. Simms Moore, 54, of Chicago Ridge, to roll down the window.

Moore told police she was on her way to pick up a family member at work, reports said.

Police said Moore needed assistance locating her insurance card from a stack of papers. During field sobriety tests, she allegedly admitted to drinking “unknown amounts of vodka” earlier in the evening.

Moore submitted a preliminary breath sample of .144 after numerous attempts, the officer said. She was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

At the Oak Lawn police station, Moore submitted a second breath sample of .162, police said. In addition to being charged with DUI, Moore was cited for improper lane usage and using a vehicle for illegal activities.

Moore's next court appearance is on June 24 in Bridgeview.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Driver Accused of DUI Tells Cops: 'Take Me In'

While on patrol, a police officer noticed a Ford carryall driving over the curb of a parking lot at 10700 S. Cicero Ave., before accelerating across all lanes of traffic on to 107th Street, reports said. 

Police conducted a traffic stop at 107th Street and Keating Avenue about 1:30 a.m. As the officer approached the driver, identified as Roberto Garcia, 30, of Cicero, he asked Garcia if he knew why he was stopped, police said.

According to the police report Garcia appeared nervous and did not respond to the officer’s question.

Police said the officer could smell alcohol and asked Garcia for his driver’s license and proof of insurance. Garcia handed over an insurance cardholder with several expired cards inside and mumbled, “it’s in there,” reports said.

After more questioning, police said Garcia admitted to not having a driver’s license. Garcia exited the vehicle and allegedly told the cop he had three to five beers.

When he was asked to take field sobriety tests, Garcia told the officer: “Sir, I already know my license is suspended so take me in,” reports said.

Police said that Garcia refused to take a preliminary breath test, and refused to blow at the Oak Lawn police station.

Garcia allegedly admitted to drinking Miller Lite and Cornoa at a friend’s house and then at a bar.

The Cook County assistant state’s attorney approved a felony charge of aggravated DUI. He was also cited for multiple traffic offenses. Garcia was waiting to appear in court on May 12 at the time of this report.

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