Knoxville Man Convicted of DUI After Driving Wrong Way on Callahan Drive

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – A Knoxville man has been found guilty of driving under the influence after a 2023 traffic stop on Callahan Drive.

According to the Knox County District Attorney’s Office, Samuel Bivens was observed by police driving on the wrong side of the road and making an illegal U-turn on December 19, 2023. Officers also reported the vehicle swerving between lanes before initiating a traffic stop in a nearby hotel parking lot.

Investigators say Bivens told officers he was unfamiliar with the area and was searching for a bar. Authorities noted he displayed signs of impairment, including slurred speech and difficulty maintaining balance during field sobriety tests…

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