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Oklahoma State Cowboys star running back Ollie Gordon II was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol last weekend when the police found two open containers in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

20-year-old Ollie Gordon II began his trek to fame in 2020 when he was dubbed Male High School Athlete of the Year by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. In 2022, he decided to take his career to Oklahoma State, where he remains as the team’s running back.

Early in the morning on June 30, Gordon was driving his Cadillac on the Interstate. A trooper from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol noticed the vehicle as it allegedly sped by at 82 MPH when the posted speed limit was 65. The trooper noted that the car swerved over the lines of the designated lane twice, and they decided to pull over the driver.

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A man with a two-year-old in his vehicle reportedly hit double digits when leading the police on a high-speed chase before he ditched his car and took off on foot with the toddler.

Just after midnight on June 14, a 21-year-old man from Lawrenceville, Georgia, was driving a BMW down Interstate 85 with a toddler passenger. Officers from the Gwinnett Police Department were working at a security checkpoint watching for reckless drivers and people driving under the influence when they spotted the BMW. They reported that the driver was traveling over 100 MPH, and when they tried to perform a traffic stop, he did not pull over.

The driver reportedly increased his speed and eventually turned off his headlights in an alleged attempt to dodge the pursuing police. An aviation unit was sent to assist, and they were able to find the vehicle. The man soon pulled over and reportedly decided to continue his attempt to slip away from the authorities. When he got out of the car, he was seen carrying something as he ran away.

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When a Pennsylvania man was being taken into custody for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, he reportedly bit one of the arresting officers.

Just before midnight on March 15, a 57-year-old man was driving a Kia Sorrento on a highway in Plains Township. The driver was allegedly drifting in and out of his designated lane. Troopers in the area spotted the vehicle and reportedly clocked its speed at 10 miles per hour over the posted limit. They believed he might be impaired, so they performed a traffic stop.

When they interacted with the driver, the troopers claimed the man’s eyes indicated he was intoxicated. They asked him to step out of the car to take roadside sobriety tests.

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When the police tried to break up a street race and pulled over one of the involved cars, two men were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and having drugs in the vehicle.

On the evening of January 27, a Fort Meyers car club was reportedly looking for a spot to hold a race. It was reported that they picked their spot, and a Charger matched with a pickup truck prepared to go head-to-head.

A deputy from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was parked in a lot close by, and he noticed the activity but did not immediately intervene. When the drivers allegedly went speeding past the deputy at 75 MPH, he noted the Charger did not stay in its designated lane.

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An underage driver suspected of driving under the influence with at least five passengers in the vehicle was arrested after reportedly leading the police on a high-speed chase.

Just after midnight on January 3, a juvenile was driving a vehicle in Hamilton County with four or five passengers who were believed to be underage.

A deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office spotted the car and attempted to perform a traffic stop, but the driver of the vehicle allegedly ignored him and sped away. According to reports, the car was driven well over the posted speed limit, reaching speeds up to 90 MPH.

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A DUI suspect from Idaho who reportedly had guns and open alcohol containers in his vehicle was arrested in Utah after allegedly causing a wreck while speeding and evading the police. 

According to reports, on the evening of December 24, a 23-year-old man from Idaho was driving a white truck in North Park, Utah. The authorities began receiving calls from people reporting a vehicle fitting the description of the man’s truck, and officers with the North Park Police Department found it traveling on a busy road. They tried to perform a traffic stop, but the driver reportedly sped up and got away from them by swerving around the other cars. The police decided to stop chasing him so no one would be put at risk. 

A deputy from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office was nearby, and they saw the truck as it drove by. They noted that the vehicle did not have a visible license plate and that the driver failed to remain in their designated lane. The deputy tried to pull him over, but he reportedly continued fleeing. 

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A Florida woman heading home from dinner and dancing was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, even though her blood alcohol level was inconsistent with the accusation.

On the evening of December 8, a 66-year-old woman from the Ivystone Villas in The Villages visited the Spanish Springs Town Square to eat dinner and dance. While she ate, she reportedly drank two glasses of wine. When the woman was on the dance floor, she ran into a man who did not want to keep his hands to himself and decided to leave the establishment.

It was reported that around 8:30 PM, after the woman departed in her Toyota, she was seen by a deputy with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office who asserted that she was going 21 miles over the posted speed limit.

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A woman from South Carolina who was arrested in Florida after allegedly driving under the influence and leading the police on a high-speed chase sang gospel songs and urinated on herself at the hospital.

On December 10, a 41-year-old woman was driving a Chevy Suburban down Highway 1 in Marathon, Florida. She was reportedly speeding and traveling against the flow of traffic.

Troopers spotted the vehicle and started to chase after it while attempting to perform a traffic stop. The woman allegedly fluctuated speeds between 90 and 120 miles per hour despite being on the wrong side of the road.

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A woman in Central Florida who sings and plays guitar at local spots was accused of driving under the influence after she left a town square venue and was caught speeding and operating her vehicle erratically.

On the evening of November 30, a woman driving a Toyota 4-Runner allegedly sped out of Lake Sumpter Landing, the waterfront mall in The Villages.

A deputy from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office was nearby, and they reportedly noticed the vehicle was being driven faster than the posted speed limit. It was reported that they were going 54 miles per hour, which is 19 miles per hour over the 35 miles per hour limit.

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An 18-year-old wanted for armed robbery in Mississippi was caught in Indiana while allegedly speeding and driving under the influence.

Early in the morning on September 4, a man was driving in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, when the police noticed he was swerving on the road and going twice the 30 MPH posted speed limit. While he allegedly strayed in and out of his lane, he reportedly almost caused an accident with another vehicle and struck a curb.

The police performed a traffic stop, and when they interacted with the driver, they reported that they saw an open alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. They also believed he was intoxicated.

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