Could you roll down this back window for me, please? Hello, I'm Deputy Spooner with the Champaign County Sheriff's Office. Just so you know, I'm audio and video recording. Um the reason why I pulled you over is um you So, the first thing is you failed to signal 100 ft at University at the stoplight. And then when I got behind you, you kind of stayed at the green light for a while. And then after that, after you completed your left-hand turn, you went off the roadway and hit the ditch there. >> Yeah, I'm >> Okay. Um is everything okay? >> Yeah, everything >> Okay. Okay. Um Have you had anything to drink tonight or anything? Smoke anything? >> No. >> Okay. Uh do you have your license and proof of insurance? >> I don't have my >> Okay. Whose license is right there in the center console? Whose is this? >> That's my license. >> Okay. You forgot it was in the car? >> Uh this is my boyfriend's car. So, he he drives this car a lot. >> Okay. >> I'll get in the car and get my license. >> Okay. What's in your cup? No, that that cup. >> Uh water. >> Does it smell like it? So, I'm getting a little bit of an odor odor of an alcoholic-based beverage. Have Have you had anything to drink at all today? Have you had anything to drink at all today? Okay. I just I'm just smelling a little bit. I don't know what I don't know what it would be, but I'm just smelling a little bit of like an alcoholic-based beverage smell. Have you had anyone in your car recently that was drinking? >> I don't remember the last time I had a >> Okay. Okay. Uh do you have proof of insurance for the vehicle? Or are you getting that insurance, okay? Ma'am, do you have that insurance pulled up? >> Yeah, I'm I'm with my fiance. >> Okay. Just come around your passenger side, can I talk to you? >> Um so is there anything uh anything in the vehicle I need to be concerned about, whether it's weapons, alcohol? >> No. >> Do you Would you mind if I search the vehicle? >> I mean >> Okay. If you wouldn't mind if you just step out and that deputy is just going to walk you back to the front of my car. >> And the sergeant was showing his partner. That's all I needed was >> Just stand right there, that's perfect for me. Perfect. You sit back here, kind of toward the front bumper. >> Ain't no drugs, ain't no liquor, ain't no weapons. >> You guys have a good day. >> There's no liquor in here, there's no drugs in here, there's no weapons in here, there's no marijuana. All right, just let me get the sergeant's partner. That's all I told him that he said I could call him back and he said like I don't That's what I'm saying, like they looking for something. Like whatever they looking for ain't in that car. This car seems in the car, like I >> They They could just send you a picture of your stuff and see what they got. >> All right, I'm That's what I'm waiting on. >> Yeah, I I don't want I don't want any more to come out here. >> They like is is is there not a church clothes or work stuff? >> They could just send a picture of that. >> Right, it's not even my car. Just send me a picture of the stuff. >> Just look at me for a second. Okay. So today have you taken any any drugs, alcohol, anything? Okay. You How often do you normally operate a motor vehicle? >> Every day. >> Every day? >> Every day. >> Okay. >> Every day. >> What was the reason for the driving behavior back there actually? >> My driving behavior back there was wrong. >> So, at the green light you waited, you know, probably 3 to 5 seconds to go. >> But I'm on the phone. I'm on the phone. I was on my phone earlier. >> So, you're distracted by your cell phone? >> No, I was distracted by my cell phone but I was >> Okay. And then, um, what was up with that left-hand turn you made and you went off >> the roadway on the the shoulder of the road and kicked up a lot of >> Your vehicle left the roadway and then the passenger side tires >> My vehicle didn't leave the >> The passenger side tires, they they left the roadway and hit the shoulder of the road. What What was up with that? >> No, I'm I had my phone propped up. >> No, but what was up like what made you do that? >> I was trying to make sure I had everything I needed for a long drive. That's it. >> Okay. What did you get at Casey's? >> Two black and milds. >> Okay. >> Same thing. >> Yeah. >> Two black and milds. >> Yeah. Um, so just based on your driving behavior, I just want to make sure you're okay to drive on the roadway. >> Yeah, I'm straight. I didn't see the road. >> Yeah, and I didn't find any contraband or anything. Would you be willing to let me run you through a series of tests just to let me know that you're safe to drive? >> All right. I'm good with that. >> Like Like you would you would be willing to >> I'm trying to get home. >> How far is home? >> I don't know. 5 minutes. >> What like where? >> Right by the high school. You can find me if you want to. >> Um, would you be willing to to do a few tests for me just so I know that you're that you're safe to drive cuz >> I'll do whatever you need me to. >> Okay. I was just saying cuz that behavior back there was just a little alarming and I want to make sure you're safe and everyone else on the roadway is safe. >> I'm >> I was with my family, so my family was just >> Okay. >> I was on the phone with my family. >> Um can you just set it down real fast? You can just set it on the hood of my car and then I'll run you through them real fast, read some instructions, and then after that, if everything checks out, you'll just get a warning and be on your way, okay? >> I get a warning? >> You'll just get a written warning if everything checks out. >> a warning for? >> Uh all the traffic violations I observed. It It'd be a singular warning. >> But just All right. >> Take the phone, babe. Thank you. >> I just don't understand the purpose. >> I don't >> It just It just It just >> get the message. I get the message. All right. All right. All right. All right. All right. All right. My phone don't have a case, so we can >> You can just You can just set it on the hood. I mean, I don't think it'll >> It's not going to That's why my fingers looking up. It's not looking up. >> Oh, you You want it to look at you? >> Right. I want >> I don't Yeah, I don't I don't know a way to accommodate that. Um I just can't have you on the phone during these these tests. >> I don't have to look at the camera. >> We have a camera right there that's recording and then >> I don't want to talk to the body camera. >> Yeah, I understand. And And if you want that footage, you can request it at the sheriff's office. >> what you're saying. Love you. I need to go. >> Okay. >> I'm going to go home to my kids. >> It It It I understand. Like I said, if if everything And And I I think you're safe to drive. Yeah. Okay. So, I'm just going to ask you a series of questions first, all right? So, how's your general health? >> I'm good. >> Okay. Are you taking any medications? >> No. >> Have you had any recent head injuries? >> No. >> Do you have any eye conditions or abnormalities that impact your vision? >> No. >> Do you wear glasses or contacts? >> No. >> Okay. Do you have any physical problems or disabilities with your legs, feet, back, or hips impact your ability to perform normal walking and balancing tasks? Okay. So, for the first um test I'm going to run you through, you're going to put your feet together with your hands at your sides like this. And while keeping your head still, you're going to follow the stimulus as it moves from side to side. My fingertip's going to be the stimulus. I'll be closer to you, and it'll be it'll be lit up. But that'll be the stimulus, my fingertip. Follow the movement of the stimulus with your eyes only. Keep following the stimulus until you until the test is over. Do you understand these instructions? All right. Do you think you can continue with the test? Okay. Do you want that flashlight there, or can you see it? Okay. I'm I'm just trying to make it to where it doesn't distract. So So this you can see my fingertip, right? Okay. I just I just want to make it as fair as possible for you, okay? What What do you say that? It's just so I know you're safe. Yeah. So the next the next test, what I'm going to do is I'm going to back my squad car up a little bit, so you can have some space right here between it and safe. It's going to be the walk and turn. So I'm going to back it up right in this Yep. Burns, do you want to back it up a little for me? All right. He's going to back up. Uh you can try. I don't know if it's going to work. I've never had anyone try that. Okay. So the next one's called the walk and turn. So let me get to the instructions of that. So the walk and turn instructions. >> You're going to imagine a straight line directly in front of you. You're going to place your left foot on the line. Place your right foot on the line ahead of your left foot. If you feel touch your foot with your right foot So, here I'll I'll show you that. So, can you see me all right? Can you place your left foot on the line? Your right foot directly Your right foot directly in front, heel to toe. >> Okay. >> Okay. And place your arms down to your sides. So, go ahead and do that. So, do you want to do it with your shoes on or off? >> Do it with them off. >> Wh- Whatever you feel comfortable with. So, go ahead and follow me, left foot down on on whatever line you want to choose. An imaginary line. Oh, no. No. >> You said left foot on the >> Yeah, but but I haven't done it >> Oh, okay. >> So, place your left foot down on whatever line you want to imagine in front of you, okay? Can you go ahead and do it? >> Yes, sir. >> Yep. And then place your left foot left foot left foot in front, with your heel touching your toe, okay? And your hands down to your sides. >> me to take my shoes off or >> Do you want them off? >> I'm asking you. >> It's It's your It's your assessment, so whatever you feel that makes you do better. >> I'm on my left foot. I'm on my right. Left foot right foot. >> You want me to walk on my toes? You need to maintain You need to maintain this position, okay? That's part of the instructions, okay? >> All right. >> All right. So, maintain that position. Place your arms down to your sides, if you want. Maintain this position until I have completed the instructions. You do not start to walk until I tell you to. Do you understand? >> Yes, sir. >> When I tell you to begin, take nine heel-to-toe steps on the line, turn around and keeping your front foot on the line, take small steps with the other foot. Then, take nine heel-to-toe steps back to the line. So, I'm going to demonstrate that for you. Oh, will you please stand in the start position for me? >> Yes, sir. >> So, left foot left foot in front, heel to toe, hands down to my sides. 1 2 3 A series of small steps. I will take you through >> 1 2 3 and so on until you get to 9. >> Got it. >> Okay? Can you please get back in the starting position for me? Let me know when you're ready. While you are walking, watch your feet at all times. Count your steps out loud. Keep your arms at your sides, and once you start walking, do not stop until you have completed the test. Do you understand the instructions? >> Yes. >> Begin. >> 1 2 >> Sure you're touching >> Heel to toe. >> 3 >> Make sure you're touching heel to toe. >> Heel to toe. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn around. Same thing over here. >> Yep, make sure you do exactly the way I showed you, remember? >> Your left foot, right foot? >> Heel to toe steps. >> Your foot, left foot, right foot? >> Heel to toe steps. >> 1 2 3 4 5 6 >> Are you fast? >> I'm good. >> Okay. All right. So, next test is going to be the one leg stand, okay? So, please stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides, like this. You may not start to perform the test until I tell you to. Do you understand? When I tell you to begin When I tell you to begin, raise either leg with your foot approximately 6 in off the ground. Keep your foot parallel to the ground. Keep both legs straight, arms at your sides. While holding that position, count out loud in the following manner: 1,001, 1,002, 1,003, and so on, until I tell you to stop. So, I'm going to demonstrate that position for you. Arms down to your sides. Whatever leg of your choosing, lift 6 in up. Look down at your foot and say 1,001, 1,002, 1,003, and so on, until I tell you to stop. Are we ready? While you are doing the test, keep your eyes on your raised foot. Count out loud, keep both arms at your sides, and keep both legs as straight as possible. Do you understand? >> Yes, sir. >> Go ahead and begin the test. >> 1,001 1,002 1,003 >> Remember what I said, arms at your sides. >> So, 6 This foot of mine is approximately 6 >> Just like I demonstrated, arms at your sides. 6 in up, whatever foot you want, okay? Look down at your foot and count. Keep going. >> 1,001 All right, you can stop. Okay, so I'm going to have just a few more questions for you, okay? All right? I want you to be completely honest with me. All right. So, I saw a lot of clues of impairment, okay? Will you be 100% honest with me and tell me what you drank or or what substance you used tonight? What? What what did what did you I just had some wine. That was it. Some wine? How how much How much wine are we talking? Cuz earlier you you didn't tell me anything. So, why aren't you being straight with me? How much is some wine? Two cups of wine like are we talking like a Can you show me like what size cup? I know it was this cup. Two cups. Like like I just a drinking glass? Okay, about two full drinking glasses of wine? How Okay, how long ago did you have that? Probably about an hour ago. Hour ago? Okay. Um do you know what brand it was or anything? Uh it was Aldi's brand. Aldi's brand? Okay. Um Okay. I'm on the trying to get lose weight. Okay. Okay. And did you any anything else or just the wine? >> No. >> Okay. Well, I appreciate your honesty. Um based off of what I observed though, I am placing you under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol, okay? So, if you just want to take your hands out of your pockets for me. I appreciate your cooperation. Sorry. If you want to, we're going to walk back to my car on the passenger side. Yeah, you can you put your feet your shoes back on. Is there anything you need out of that car? You want your phone with you? >> Yeah. >> Okay, I'm going to hang up the call, but I'll bring it with you, okay? If it's even still on, I don't know. I think it died, but I'll we'll take it with. Um I have your ID. Do you need anything else out of the car? All right, just watch yourself in there. Just so you know, there's a camera back here that's audio and video recording, okay? I can't have it I can't give it to you back here, okay? You're going to get out of the jail.