If you think DUI stops in Colorado are dull paperwork affairs, think again. Westminster police discovered that some drivers take “creative” risks to an entirely new level. What looked like an average, erratic-driving call soon revealed a scenario so bizarre that it belongs in a headline, not on the streets.
Officers patrolling near City Center Drive and 93rd Avenue noticed a car weaving dangerously through traffic. When they made contact with the driver, the smell of alcohol was unmistakable. The man, attempting to play it off, claimed he was only “acting like an idiot.” Convenient excuse. That is, until the reality behind the wheel came to light.
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When the officer asked the driver to perform voluntary roadside maneuvers, he hesitated, then refused, prompting immediate handcuffs. It wasn’t long before the driver dropped a confession that made jaws hit dashboards. Three kids were hiding in his trunk. His children all under 12.
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Upon opening the trunk, officers discovered three kids tightly packed inside, shivering in the Colorado cold but unharmed. Child Protective Services was called, and the children were safely returned to family. Police confirmed several bottles of alcohol were also in the vehicle, compounding the recklessness of the situation…