I've been drank and drive. >> He then started the car, went to drive. He hit the Audi. >> Oh my god, I'm going to kill me. >> On February 28th, 2025, officers in Washington responded to a hit-and- run call at a local restaurant parking lot. The onduty bartender reported that a severely intoxicated driver had just smashed into a parked car while attempting to leave. Here's what the officers did next. >> Let's go. Get out of the car. >> Get out of the car. You got anything on you? >> Turn around. Let me frisk you real quick. Turn around. Give me Give me a sec. Okay. What you got? You have any knives in here? Nope. Okay. Keep your hands where I can see them. I'll place you out of handcuffs. Lean back against your car. >> I'm not trying. >> Just turn around. Just turn around. Lean back against your car. See, Johnny, I got the driver out. He's compliant. >> Some friends with him or >> Yeah. >> Are you the the driver of the other vehicle? >> Huh? >> All right. So, what's your mom's number, dude? >> Huh? >> I'm not the driver, though. I'm his friend. I'm still working. >> Okay. Can you give us some space to work? >> Carson. What is your mom's number? >> Okay. Hey, man. What's your name? >> We'll get to that in a second. Hold on. His name's Carson. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Carson, it's going to be all right, dude. Just talk with me real quick. Okay. Carson, let's let's start with this. Do you have ID on you, sir? >> It's going to be all right, dude. >> I didn't >> I wasn't planning on driving. >> Why do you think we're here? What brings us to this location right now? What's going on? >> Say that again. >> Can you like stand up? >> I'm honestly unsure. >> You can put your hands down. >> I already said you could turn around and just lean back against your car. There you go. >> Okay. >> All right. >> So, let's start from the beginning. Okay. Once again, officer Chang, my body cam is on. Yep. >> What happened here today? >> I I have no idea. I'm planning on Ubering to my place. I just >> Okay. What happened right here? >> Oh, this was back >> back when I was at >> University of Washington. >> Okay. >> Can I ask you a question? >> Yeah. Well, I'll give you a suggestion and then I'll ask you a question. Okay. >> Okay. >> First suggestion is don't lie to me cuz I'm not an idiot. >> And the second suggestion is if it happened at the University of Washington, why is this fresh paint coming off as I wipe my finger? >> Um, >> so I'll tell you right now your best course is to be honest with us. >> That was like 3 years ago. >> All of this was 2 or 3 years ago. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> Not promise. Okay. Did you hit another car in the parking lot? >> No. >> No. Okay. We got a call that you hit another car in the parking lot. >> I don't. >> You did not. >> No. >> Okay. So, why would they call us? >> I don't >> I don't know. >> You don't know? Okay. >> Are you being honest with me or? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I am. >> Why did your friend tell us what car you hit in the parking lot? God. >> How much have you had to drink so much? >> Not a whole lot. >> Give me Give me like an amount so I know, right? Cuz 12 beers is different than a couple beers, right? >> Yeah. I >> Okay. So, give me something to gauge off of. >> I haven't drank and drive though. My car has been here the whole time. >> Mhm. >> So, how much have you had to drink? >> Couple beers. Like two, three, four. >> Two. >> Two beers. What kind of beers? >> Just some. >> You don't remember or you don't want to tell me? >> No, it's just some sort of beer. I don't No. >> Okay. Is that all you've had here? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Did you have any before you came here? No. >> No. Okay. Where are you going to head to? >> I'm going to head anywhere. >> You just said you were getting an Uber. Where were you going? >> Yeah, to my house. >> That was my question. >> Okay. So, where were you at before this? >> Here. >> Where were you at before you got here? >> My house. >> Okay. So, you went from your house to here and then you were planning on going back home. >> Yeah. >> Where Where's home? My home. >> Okay. Whose truck is this? >> My dad's >> Your dad's truck. Okay. Does he live in >> He passed away. Um >> Okay. I'm sorry to hear that. >> Like 6 months ago. >> Okay. >> So my dad >> Okay. What was your name? >> Carson. >> Do you have your ID on you? >> Yeah. >> All right. Let me just take a look at it. >> Uh here. Can I grab my >> I don't want you grabbing anything on my phone. >> How about this? Do I have permission to grab it from your car? >> Yeah. Yep. >> Oh, it's like on the back like a wallet. >> Yeah. >> Oh, cool. >> While one officer speaks with Carson, another interviews his passenger, Kenyon. And Kenyon's version of events is completely different. >> So, that's Carson, right? >> Yes. >> Okay. How much has Carson had to drink? >> Um, I'm not sure completely. Uh, we did have a couple drinks. Um, we went out to celebrate something for him. It was me, him, one other coworker, and uh the other coworker went home. We ended up here. Uh >> what's here? Is it Is it >> Corona? Is it >> It's the Corona. Yeah. Whatever the hell is. Yeah. The one on the end. >> Yes. Okay. >> Yeah. Um yeah, we came here. Um I went to go home. Uh I called an Uber. My Uber came. We came out into the parking lot. I told him, "Hey, I was going home." We got in his car. I was like, "Hey, I'm going home. My Uber should be here soon." Um I then got out the car. He then started the car, went to drive, he hit the Audi. >> Uh, >> you got in his car. >> Yes, correct. >> But you said there's an Uber that came. >> Yeah, I had I called an Uber for myself. Correct. >> Why did you get in his car if there was an Uber coming? >> I I mean, he didn't start the car. We just came out into the parking lot. I I I wasn't really sure. I wasn't really trying to have him drive me anywhere. I wasn't trying to have him drive himself anywhere. >> You were just trying to be a good friend. >> Yeah. I mean, he he knows the people at Lacaruna and um we were hanging out with him. We came out into the parking lot. Uh we got into his car. I I mean, I I won't lie. I I had a couple drinks myself. >> That's okay. >> So, I mean, I wasn't I I guess I wasn't being as good of a friend as I should have been. But yeah. Um >> So, when did Carson hit the other gentleman's car? When we got into the car, after I got out, he started the car and went to drive and he hit the other car. >> Okay. Did he back into it? Did he drive into it? >> He drove into it. He I mean, if you want, I can I we [clears throat] can go there. >> Yeah. You want to show me real quick? >> He parked in this spot. Uh after I got out the car, he started the car. He went to drive forward, but when he drove forward, he turned left and slammed into the car. >> So, the car was facing this way. Yes. >> And he what? Tried to squeeze through here. >> This car wasn't parked here. >> It wasn't. >> No. >> Okay. >> He when he went to drive forward, he went to I guess drive out this way or >> cut the wheel too much. I don't know. Slammed into this car. >> Okay. And what happened after that? >> After that, he parked over there. He got out the car. I was talking to him. Once the guy in this bar came out, he said he was calling the cops. At that point, I was like, "Okay, well, I know where this is going. They're calling the cops." I called our manager. I went to Lakaruna, talked to the people he knew, but I mean, it was it was done at that point. So, >> okay. Who were y'all here celebrating? You said you were celebrating Carson. It's his birthday. Is it a promotion? >> He closed a big case, made a bunch of money, so we came out to celebrate. What do you mean by close a case? Is he a cop? >> No, no, no. We're financial advisors. Um he closed the case for a bunch of money. He made like 40 grand in this week alone. So we went to dinner. >> Okay. >> And uh after that, like I said, the third person was with us. Went home. We came here. We were going to go bowling, meet up again with the third person was with us, but you know, [ __ ] happened. >> Officer Batson interviews the bartender who called 911 after a customer reported the collision. >> So did you witness what happened? >> I did not. A customer a customer walked in. I don't know if he's one of my customers, but he may go street, but he walks in and tells me I saw him and I know the kid. >> Okay. >> So, yeah, >> I got you. Okay. Um, and then you said you called. >> Okay. Can I just get your name real quick? >> I'm so sorry. >> What are you sorry about? You guys have such more important jobs that you guys have. Okay, >> what's that? >> You guys have more important jobs. >> I get paid by the hour, not what we go to, right? >> You guys have way more important jobs. I'm okay. >> I'm [snorts] just making you come here. >> Okay. >> Are you willing to participate in volunteer fields test? >> Uh, yeah, sure. >> Okay. Let's go to the sidewalk here just cuz it's well lit and flat. >> Okay. >> Do you have any health conditions I should know about? Careful there, bud. >> No. >> No. No. Like broken bones or anything like that? Any eye problems? Do you wear glasses? >> No. Um, >> do you have contacts on? >> I should have contacts in. I don't. >> You don't? Okay. Does that affect your ability to like see really well or is it like far sided and nearsided? >> That's fine. >> Well, it's not fine if you have to wear contacts, right? Have you done these before ever? >> Yes. >> Yeah. >> When was the last time you did them? >> 2 3 months ago. >> Were you Did you get arrested or did you not? >> No. Okay. So, you know, they're not just like this madeup test that I everyone gets arrested when they do them, right? Okay. Some people seem to think that. So, what I want you to do, I want you to imagine a straight line in front of you. And on that line, I want you to place your left foot with your the heel of your right toe touching the toe of your left foot. So, just like this, right? Left foot on the line, right foot in front of it. >> Like this >> with your right foot in front. And then you're just going to hold that. Yep. And you're going to hold that position with your arms at your sides until I tell you to begin. Okay. >> Okay. >> You able to hold that? >> Yep. >> Okay. And then just keep your arms down at your side. There you go. So, hold that position. You able to hold that? You're going to fall over. >> Okay. When I tell you to begin, you're going to take nine heel to toe steps down the line. You're going to turn around. You're going to take nine heel to toe steps back. >> Nine. And then nine back. >> Nine. Turn around. Nine back. >> Gotcha. >> And then once you start walking, do not stop until you've completed the test. >> And make sure you count the first steps. Hold on. Go back. I didn't tell you to start yet. >> So, make sure you count your steps out loud. Okay. You understand all those instructions? >> Yes. >> All righty. Go ahead and get in that starting position. You may begin. >> All right. Done. >> Yeah. Keep your hands on your pockets. >> Yeah. Just keep them by your side. You're fine. You mind grabbing the EZ? Yeah. >> So, the next test I have for you is what's called a preliminary breath test. I do have to tell you does not fulfill the implied consent rules in the state of Washington. Meaning, if I make a decision that you're not going to safely drive tonight, you still have to blow the BC machine at the station. Same thing. You same thing. You listen listen. It's the same thing you agree to when you get your license. I just have to adise you. Arson, listen to the instructions real quick. >> Take a big deep breath away. >> Okay, >> dude. Stop putting your hands in your pockets. Keep them down by your side. >> Kristen, >> did you do this one last time? >> Yeah. So, you remember you got to take a big deep breath and then you're going to blow out wrapping your lips around like a balloon. >> Oh my goodness. >> Why are you so upset? >> [music] >> Yeah, she All right. Can you lift your head up for me so you can blow it to this? All right. Big deep breath. [laughter] Big deep breath. And there you go. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. All right. While we wait for that, stand up for me. I don't want you sitting on the ground. Hey, I'm not asking you. Stand up. There you go. All righty. Put your hands behind your back. You're under arrest right there. GBT 279. >> Hey, we got one in custody. >> We'll just right here. >> I am in the 198. >> I didn't I was right. Okay. I'm just going to read your rights though, okay? I need you to pay attention. >> Why? >> Why? >> Why? Because you're under arrest. So, per Arizona v. Miranda, I have to read your rights anytime I'm going to ask you any questions. And you're in custody. So, you have the right to remain silent. Anything be safe in your case in court of law. Do you understand those rights? I need a verbal yes or no. I I don't understand that. It's a yes or no question. >> I'll take that as a yes. Let's walk to the car. do anything? >> No. Okay. Well, you were a 279. Okay. >> Do you know what that means in relation to your ability to drive? >> I wasn't driving. >> Everybody saw you hit the other car, dude. You can stop lying. >> Not right now. >> What is your mom's number? >> Give me one second. >> Not right now, man. >> Face. >> Yo, give us a second. Mind grabbing a bag out the back? >> Yeah. >> Do you mind uh just unlocking my car? >> Yeah. >> Thank you. It's a Corpal's car. I'm surprised there's even one bag. >> Please, >> please. I got to search you. Okay. >> I didn't I didn't do anything. I didn't do [clears throat] >> You have insurance? >> I didn't do anything. >> Do you have insurance on your car? >> Yes. >> Where can I access that? Is it inside of the car? Like in the glove box? >> Yes. Really? >> My dog's here? DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE UNDER IN YOUR pockets other than uh your zones, your phone? No, >> nothing. [laughter] Let's hop in the car. Never touch your head. I hope you know that. >> Hold on. Let me adjust the seat belt. >> It's Kenyon. >> Yep. >> Please tell my mom. >> Need her number. Hey, do I have permission to go in your car and grab your insurance information? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Okay. >> I got permission to get his insurance info. >> And then did you did you know you grab photos? Did you see the open container? You got photos in the open container in the middle. >> Where's the open container? >> Right there. I think it's a boat. I think um his buddy said he definitely had at least three drinks. They're celebrating something. Um he got they're financial adviserss. They just closed the case. They were out celebrating. They've had at least three drinks. Um they were planning on going somewhere else and meeting up with a third buddy that was here, but he's gone now. >> Officer Batson locates the owner of the damaged Audi. >> Um so right right now, um we are investigating um essentially someone hit your car. Um we have him over there. So we're investigating it right now. Okay. So I've got police officers with him. >> Okay. Okay. So, what's going to happen is we're going to be doing a uh collision report, >> okay? >> And possibly taking the other person to jail for other reasons. Okay. >> Why? >> I thought you didn't get arrested last time you did. >> Huh? >> You got arrested for DIY a couple months ago. Yeah. >> Uh, yeah. It's You said you didn't get arrested when I asked you. >> That's different. >> How was that different? >> Oh, and this one wasn't. >> I was never tried to drive. Never had the keys on the ignition. >> What kind of car do you drive? >> A Chevy Silverado. >> So, you got one of those push start ignitions. >> Yep. >> Oh, nice. Those are nice trucks. >> Yep. But again, I never had my keys in the ignition. Never never was got to go drive, >> right? I was I there to listen to music for sure. >> How'd you get the car on? >> Battery turns on as soon as I as soon as I open the door. >> Oh, okay. Gotcha. That's kind of a nice feature. >> Yeah. Also makes my battery die. >> Oh. >> All right. >> All right. Well, I got a bunch of stuff to read you. Okay. Put them on. Yo, put them on your feet. I'm going to take them away from you if you don't put them on your feet. I'm not asking. [snorts] Thank you. Are we going to have a problem doing this? >> Okay. I understand you're upset, but I need you to calm down and recognize the seriousness of the situation and treat it as such. Okay. >> Okay. >> This piece of paper right here is what's called a request for a DUI hearing. This signature right here is just saying I gave you this sheet of paper. So this when I when I sign this >> Mhm. >> this says that I was driving. >> No, >> it says that I gave you the sheet of paper. It's on body cam. I'm not going to lie to you on camera nor off camera. >> I've never driven up. So then >> this will go with the rest of your stuff. Okay. All right. I'm going to read you your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand these rights? >> Yep. >> Okay. Another signature right here. >> Understand my rights? >> Yep. Just sign there for me then. At this time, do you wish to talk to an attorney? >> Yep. >> Do you know his number? >> Yep. Or it's on my phone. Know it by >> Is he a DUI attorney? >> Let me look him up cuz I don't we're not going to access your phone right now. The officer tries unsuccessfully to reach Carson's lawyer. Carson insists his mother is an attorney and begs police to call her. But when the officer looks her up, he discovers she works at a school and decides to move the booking process along instead. >> Good then. >> We're going to move on then. >> Yep. >> A lot of reading here. Just pay attention. You're under arrest for RCW 4661502. RCW4661504. If your driver's license permit or privilege to drive is suspended, revoked or denied, you may be eligible to immediately apply for a condition interlock driver's license. >> Again, never tried to drive, never drove. >> Now is not the time for that argument. The argument is for >> Okay, sure. I just think it's funny. I literally >> Okay, I need you to sign >> I need you to sign here saying >> Okay. I need you to sign here saying I have read or have had read to me the above statements, these that I just read to you. Go ahead and sign here for me. >> I just need you to sign that I read them to you. >> I understand. >> So either sign I don't sign [ __ ] without knowing >> what I'm signing. >> It's saying I have had regular >> I understand. I understand. >> I read for me. >> Okay. >> Nope. >> Will you now submit to a breath test? >> Yep. Do you have any confusion about that question? >> So, do you have any worried about it? >> Do you have any confusion on that question? >> No. I was never driving to not worried about it. >> Do me a favor and open up your mouth. Do you have anything in your mouth? Stick your tongue. Spit that out for me. Trash can right there. Do you have anything else in your mouth? >> Okay. I have a list of questions if you're willing to answer them. >> Sure. >> Are you sick or injured? >> Yes, I am sick. >> With what? Like a cold? >> I don't know. Yeah. Cold. >> Any cocaine? [clears throat] >> No. >> Cannabis. Marijuana? >> Yep. >> When last night I knew it for going to bed. >> Were you driving the vehicle today? >> Yeah, I drove it there. And then after drinking my my whole thought process was Ubering back home. I don't >> Okay. Have you had anything any alcohol to drink since being stopped or in the collision? Since we started talking, but that there was no collision. >> This is just like pre-written questions. So they are like for everything. I know they sound awkward >> there. My There's a reason my car was just sitting there like I'm not >> Were you Have you been drinking alcoholic beverages? >> I mean, yeah. >> What have you been drinking? >> Um, beer. >> How much? >> I don't know. Five, six beers >> again. Was never planning on driving home. >> Do you think you have a drinking problem? It's a great question. >> What's up? >> It's a great [laughter] question. I I think [clears throat] >> I have problems when I'm alone. >> Yeah. [clears throat] >> Were you alone tonight or were you just out with friends? >> I was out with friends. >> Can I give you my honest advice? You got to get some help for this. Okay. cuz you were a 279 Carson and you're pretty aware of your surroundings, but you're obviously drunk, right? But you're aware of your surroundings. You're not like peeling over, throwing up and stuff. And 279 is really high for anyone that doesn't like drink a lot usually. >> So, I was I wasn't like drive home. >> That's not what this is about. This is about your health and [snorts] your wellbeing, right? cuz you say you suffer from depression and you take medication for it. This isn't going to help that. Okay. I would say 95% of American adults, if they were at 279, they'd probably pass out before they got there and they would be throwing up all night and you're walking around like you're okay a little bit for the most part, right? Like you're kind of together, we'll say. Yeah, dude. You got to get some help cuz 279 is way too high to just be in functioning. You don't want this to be in your 30s when you have kids and stuff and become an issue. Okay. For sure. >> So, >> my mom's going to murder me. >> Let's focus on tonight. Okay. We'll get >> Yes, that's what I am focused. >> No, tonight we'll get through this process, change you out, get you to sleep. Worry about tomorrow's problems tomorrow. Okay? It's not going to do any good worrying about it today. Fair enough. >> Can I bail myself out? >> I can't bail yourself out. >> I need to go home with this. You said you did this one last time. >> Yeah. Take a big deep breath on it. There we go. [clears throat] >> I promise. >> I promise. I don't drink and drive. >> I need to talk. Can I please talk? >> Give me like 10 minutes and then you can Okay. >> Okay. She's going to murder me again. [laughter] He's going to kill me. He's so sorry. All right, buddy. Let's focus for this, okay? And we'll be done. So, just like last time, you're going to take a big deep breath, and you're going to blow out slow and smooth and steady until I tell you to stop. I'll give you some instructions if you need more or less breath. Okay. >> Like to blow harder or blow softer. >> Again, I was never going to drive a car. So, >> fair enough. We're still here. We got to do it. Okay. Did you go to college? >> Yeah. >> Where'd you go to college at? >> University of Washington. >> What' you study? >> Um, I didn't. >> No. Me, too. Um, take it. So, big deep breath in and then slow, smooth, steady breath out. Okay. And then wrap your lips around it like you're blowing out a balloon. You need a second. There you go. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Keep going. Keep going. A little bit less. A little bit less. There you go. No. No. Hold on. Yep. Keep going. Take one more time. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. You'll do that one more time here in a couple minutes. Okay. I'm so sorry. >> Can I please hold my phone? After this time, they'll go through their stuff with you and then you can make a phone call. Okay. And you can get numbers off your phone and all that. >> So, you can make one phone call. >> No, I I know I then then just you'll type it in and you'll call her. Okay. But after this, Fair enough. >> As long as you're cooperative with me this whole time, you'll get a phone call. I promise. Fair enough. Okay. So, do you have a bachelor's degree in finance? >> Master's degree at all? >> My mom has earned masters. >> Okay. So, what do you do for work? So, you work at >> Yeah, I'm a financial advisor. >> Like personal adviser or business adviser? >> For people who are trying to retire, I do retirement planning. >> I used to do a little bit of that as well. Do you like it? >> I love it. >> Yeah, it's good. >> I'm going to I'm going to get fired. >> Why do you say that? [music] You don't have to tell them, right? We're not going to call and tell them. [laughter] [clears throat] >> So, they know about the last one. >> No. >> All right. Why would they fire you then? >> I wasn't crying. I don't understand why that. >> It's because other people saw you driving, man. They do have cameras there. Yeah, I want to see. >> I'm sure eventually you will. >> Jails have strict medical guidelines. Because Carson's blood alcohol content is so high, the facility cannot legally accept him until he's been medically cleared at a hospital. You >> don't need to go to the hospital. >> Oh, you don't have a choice, man. >> What do you mean? >> What I mean is that at our jail, you can't stay here with the blood alcohol level that you have unless you're medically cleared. Okay. >> After being cleared at the hospital, Carson is transported to a different jail facility. On the way, his demeanor shifts. >> What's your name again? >> I'm Officer Tellier. >> Is that French? >> Uh, yeah. It was French Canadian. >> Last time I checked, uh, American had >> dispatch received. I'm in route to Ken Jail. >> Last time I was arrested, and trust me, I deserved it last time. This time not so sure. But last time dude was a jackass. Kept telling me to off and not asking questions. >> Oh >> yeah. Not not cool. >> I was like, "Dude, I already made the biggest mistake of my life to not help." >> Yeah. >> My first DUI. >> I deserved that. I was drunk. Hand it. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I had a crackhead in his spine last night. >> Oh, >> not very good. >> No. >> He was like, "Oh, you you got a DUI?" "Yeah, me too. That's why I'm in here. It's my eighth DUI." It's like, "Your eighth?" Jesus. >> Wow. >> But um >> trust me, jail people uh respect cop people. That's They didn't end up getting to be a cop, so now they're at seal. >> I think very highly of our jail staff. >> They help me out or what I'm entitled to. They for sure. They're the best. But uh if not, then >> at the jail, Carson refuses to answer questions without his mom. >> Have you been here before? Does he have hospital paper? Is that what it is? >> Yeah, he got cleared. He blew higher than our jail. Our jail needed and medically cleared. And then you have any medical conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes, anything like that? Call answering questions. >> This is not you're this not we're just asking you for your health, not for anything else. We need to know so the nurse can check. >> Answer questions. >> Again, if you make it hard, you're not going to get a phone at all. already. >> This is just a medical question. I'm asking you if you have any health issues and your mom is not going to tell you any different whether you do or you don't. You're an adult and you should know the answer to those questions. Make it easier on yourself or you're going to go in a side sale and you're going to sit there for 24 hours or more. >> Yeah, I know my right cell. >> I'm just asking you for your health condition. >> Said I know my right self. You're going on the side. I can't wait. >> After the arrest, Carson was cited and charged with driving under the influence. He was later transported to the Kirkland jail where he provided a breath sample that read.250 BAC, more than three times over the legal limit. [music]