The Seattle Police Department has reported the arrest of a man for DUI and various other offenses after he was caught on camera by the SPD’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). On the evening of August 3, officers witnessed a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly along Aurora Avenue North. The 29-year-old driver was traveling at a high rate of speed, swerving through traffic and passing other cars in the center lane, according to the SPD Blotter.
The incident escalated when the suspect ran a red light at North 130th Street, leading police to perform a high-risk vehicle stop. During the encounter, police discovered the driver’s passenger in possession of two beer cans. Subsequent sobriety tests on the driver indicated alcohol impairment and a breath alcohol test showed levels over twice the legal limit, resulting in his arrest for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangerment.
As part of their investigation, SPD tasked the RTCC with searching for video evidence to chronicle the car’s dangerous maneuvers. The center located multiple videos along Aurora Avenue that depicted the driver running red lights and driving with flagrant disregard for safety…