Cleveland Driver Facing OVI, Possession Charges after Striking Patrol Car
Cleveland, OH(5-9-15)- A Cleveland-area man is facing OVI and possession charges after colliding with a police patrol car in the Cleveland Heights-area Friday morning.
Cleveland.com reports that police pulled over a 44-year-old male driver Friday morning around 5:20 a.m. after he ran onto someone’s lawn on Euclid Heights Boulevard. He then side-swiped a patrol car he passed as he continued to drive a short while until police apprehended him.
Police said the man appeared to be intoxicated and, according to the police report, when asked for his license, the driver handed the officer his wallet which contained two marijuana joints. Making matters worse, as he exited his vehicle two cigarettes containing cocaine fell from his clothing, the news site reported.
During the course of the stop, the man allegedly told police “so he could put his car to sleep,” Cleveland.com reports.
The man was arrested and charged with numerous charges, including OVI and possession of marijuana and cocaine, the last of which is a felony. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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An OVI charge whether the charged person is suspected of being drunk or on drugs can lead to possible jail time, suspended driving privileges and over time can cost a person thousands of dollars. What’s more, a DUI conviction will stay on your record for 6 years and will work against you if you get into any other legal trouble during that period.
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