On August 11th, 2026, officers on routine patrol initiated a traffic stop after watching a vehicle repeatedly drift across the roadway. >> I'm on phone with a puppy 10-51 and 2 Circle K and Kennedy in the Boulevard at 40. Gray colored Nissan, looks like it's occupied two tons, failure to maintain. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Hey. This is a rental car? >> Yes. >> Yeah. Where are you guys visiting from? Where you Where are you from? From what? >> We're from Miami. >> Oh, Miami? Cool. You're just in town for a vacation? >> Business. >> Business? Cool. All right. What's up? >> We're staying at the La Quinta. >> Okay. Yeah, no worries. Um once Officer Story completes your stop, she'll get you on your way, okay? I'm just here as a backup. Yeah. So, let's step out. I just asked him to please step out. He's definitely like foggy and his eyes are like So, Um his friend seems nervous. Should you just have him step out and talk to him at the front of your police car or the front of your car? Hey, Alberto. >> Yes. >> Do you mind stepping out and talking to me at the front of my patrol vehicle for a second? >> Sure. >> Where are you guys coming from tonight? >> We're coming from the Loretta. >> And we come here to just get a snack. >> Okay. >> Before that, we can come back to the Loretta. >> Come on closer. So, where were you guys before the Loretta? >> Uh we went We went out, but then we just came back and then we just went to the left as we were coming back from here. >> Okay. And where did you guys go out at? >> No, we were just chilling. Just having a few We were just chilling. >> Okay. A few what? Did you have anything to drink today? >> We were just chilling. We were just having a maybe a couple of drinks, but nothing big. >> Okay. So, about what time did you have those couple of drinks? >> We were having that couple of drinks like It was like a few hours ago. >> A few hours ago? Okay. What did you have? >> Just normal drinks. Just regular >> Talk about that. Was it beer? Was it liquor? Was it wine? >> I'm on holiday. I was all I want to do is nothing. I came on holiday. >> You're good? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Will you submit to field sobriety exercises to dispel my belief that you're under the influence of alcoholic beverages or chemical or controlled substances to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired? >> I I'm not. >> Okay. So, refusal to complete these exercises can be used against you in future court hearings. Do you still wish to refuse? >> Okay. What do I need to do to comply? >> So, I'm going to put you through some field sobriety exercises. >> If you don't feel impaired, it shows us that you feel like you're comfortable and confident enough to drive. That's basically what she's asking with those exercises. >> We have to feel comfortable that if you drive away you're not going to hurt yourself or hurt somebody else. >> When I drive home, like when I drive away I'm going to drive away I'm going to go straight to my apartment. >> Yes, but the purpose of these exercises are so that when you drive away we can feel comfortable knowing that you're not going to hurt yourself or somebody else. >> I feel all right to drive back to my place and stay there. >> Okay, I understand you feel fine, but just from the slight interaction I've had with you, I don't feel like >> What slight interaction did you have? >> Take your hands out of your pockets. >> What slight interaction did you have exactly now? >> You're very groggy, you're very slow moving. >> So to dispel her belief, you can say, "Hey, I feel good. I'll do these exercises, show you that I'm sober, and then you can go on your way." If you are. You know what I'm saying? That's what she's asking you if you if you want to do the field exercises to show that you're not impaired. Like you say you're not. It's up to you. >> I don't feel impaired. I just feel good. >> That's not what we're asking you, sir. We're asking if you're going to participate in field sobriety exercises to dispel all three of our beliefs that you were operating a motor vehicle So the question isn't is isn't do you feel impaired? The question is are you willing to participate in field sobriety exercises? >> I feel like I would be able to if I don't want to do it like to >> Discrim- Discrim- Do you mean incriminating? >> do it I could do it right and then you may still think something. >> So we do a horizontal gaze nystagmus where I check your eyes. We'll do a walk and turn. >> What would that >> So I just I check your eyes. I check your eyes. >> You just check my eyes. >> And then there's a walk and turn exercise. >> A walk and turn is of >> So if you agree to these exercises, I'll walk you through them all. >> Like I walk in a straight line and then I turn >> Like I said, if you agree to the exercises, I'll take you through each one. >> Okay. See, this give you peace of mind. >> Okay. >> Cuz like I can't >> So where are you going? >> I was coming here and then going back to Lower Keys. >> Okay. And So where are you Where were you coming from? >> Lower Keys. >> Okay. Have you had anything to drink? >> No. >> Okay. How long ago did you drink? >> I drunk like like a while ago. >> A while ago? What's a while ago? >> I don't know when >> What time do you think it is right now? >> What time is it right now? >> Without looking at your watch. >> Like 3:30 or 4:00. Is it Is it Key West or is it the Sheriff's Department? >> All right. So I'm going to check your eyes. I want you to stand with your feet together with your hands by your side like so. I'm going to use a stimulus and you're going to look at it and follow the stimulus with your eyes only, okay? Do not >> That's the main That's the right part. >> So do not move your head. Keep looking at the stimulus until the until you're told the test is over. Understood? So remember, just do it with your eyes only. >> It's fine. >> All right. So next we're going to do the walk and turn. So I want you to place your left foot on a line on an imaginary middle line and put your right heel against the toe of your left foot. So, like so. Okay? And I want you to place your arms down at your sides and maintain this position until I have completed the instructions. Do not start to walk until told to do so. Do you understand? Okay. When I tell you to start, I want you to take nine heel-to-toe steps down the line, turn, and take nine heel-to-toe steps down back down the line. Okay? >> Nine and nine. >> Yep. >> So, she's going to give you the instructions, but first she told you to to assume a certain position. Can you assume that position? >> Don't start to walk yet. I want you to just maintain that position, okay? With your left foot in front of your right foot. And then just hold it. Okay? So, I'm going to demonstrate three steps for you, all right? So, one, two, three. I'm doing three, you're doing nine, okay? And then you're going to take a series of small steps to turn around, get back in position, and follow through, okay? Okay, you may begin. >> One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, position. Two, three, four, five, six. >> Okay, you can stop. So, the last one we're going to do is the one leg stand. Come back over here. So, you're going to stand with your feet together and your arms down at your sides. Okay, do not start to perform the test until I tell you to do so. Do you understand the instructions so far? >> Do not start until until until Okay. >> Yep. When I tell you to start, you're going to raise either leg of your choosing approximately 6 in off the ground. So, it's going to be about the height of a can. Okay? Like so. Keeping your foot parallel to the ground. All right. You may begin the exercise. >> 1 2 >> All right. So, I'm just going to stop you there. >> All right. Put your hands behind your back, okay? >> What's that? What are you doing? >> This one is like >> Okay. All right. That's all right. He's cooperative. Let's just take the Here, I'll hold these. >> Okay. >> Take those off. We're just going to switch cuffs to make you more comfortable, okay? >> I thought these cuffs would be a good idea, but I guess not. >> Sometimes the OG ones old faithfuls >> I think this one is hot. >> It's all good. >> Okay, come back down for me. >> Yeah, we're going to take these off and we're going to put some one on you. >> Yeah, they're more comfortable, okay? So, we don't hurt you or anything. So, it's something with that double lock. >> Yeah. Is that comfortable on this wrist? >> So, tomorrow you'll go in front of a judge. >> Well, it's already 1:00 in the morning, so it won't be too long. We're going to give you two handcuffs to make you more comfortable for you. Thank you for cooperating. >> This one >> All right. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Yeah, I'm ready. >> What's that? >> Okay, this is just a >> Yeah, let's just stand in front of you, okay? Can you widen your stance? We're just going to search you and make sure there's nothing illegal on you, okay? >> You don't have to lean You don't have to >> Yeah, you don't have to lean on there. >> Hang on. Can we Can we just like move the car and walk to our car tomorrow morning? >> Uh yeah, we'll figure that out. Uh no, we can't avoid the arrest, but >> We want to get the car out of here. >> All right, I'm going to check your waist, okay? Just make sure you don't have any weapons on you. All right, I'm going to check the inside of your legs. Just make sure you have no weapons on the inside of your legs, okay? >> So, we're going to get in the back right here, okay? >> Can you spit the gum? I have a I have gum in my mouth. >> Spit it out. Give me a second. Give me a paper towel. Just turn your head that way. Let me get you buckled in. Okay, so we were able to park the car so it won't be towed, okay? Come on, follow me, okay? Can you show me 51 to the jail with one adult male on board copy starting? >> You have my You You You got my wallet and my stuff? >> Yes, I have your wallet and I have your phone. That way you can get numbers out of it. So, 9:00 a.m. you'll go in front of a judge and they'll set the bond and you'll be able to get out, okay? 9:00 a.m. >> All right, I'm ready to go. >> How are you doing, sir? >> So, I'm sure So, I'm going to explain the 20-minute observation thing. What that is is we're just going to see you for 20 minutes, okay? I believe you have like 5 6 minutes left, I believe. Um but I'm here in 20 minutes. >> Are you willing to provide a breathalyzer to determine its alcohol content? >> No. >> You don't want to think about this? Okay. All right. You refuse to take the test I requested of you, your driving privilege will be suspended for a period of 1 year for a first-time refusal. Okay. Additionally, if you refuse to take the test I requested, you will be [snorts] committing a misdemeanor of the second degree if this is your first refusal refusal in addition to any other penalties that could be imposed by law. Okay. You still refusing to Are you still You still want to refuse to take the test? >> So, a refusal will be 1 year of suspension? >> Yes, 1 year suspended driving and then also you're going to get hit with a second-degree misdemeanor. For refusing. >> The man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. After being transported to the Monroe County Detention Center, the man provided two breath samples registering 0.110 and 0.115.