The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A 25-year-old man was arrested on the night of February 27 after a traffic stop in Missoula, Montana, led to allegations of impaired driving and other violations.
According to authorities, a Missoula Police Department officer was patrolling an area of Missoula around 10:11 p.m. when a blue pickup truck was allegedly seen driving in an unusual manner. The vehicle reportedly displayed several driving irregularities, leading the officer to believe the driver could be intoxicated or distracted. A traffic stop was initiated.
Authorities stated that the driver pulled into the entrance area of a local fire station before coming to a stop. Due to safety concerns about the location, the officer reportedly asked the driver to exit the vehicle. When the man stepped out, the officer allegedly observed that he appeared unsteady. The officer also reportedly noticed glossy, reddened eyes and detected the odor of alcohol.