Name of Accused:
STEELE, IAN E
Date of Arrest:
06/08/2023
Charges for Arrest:
Open Container
Following Too Close
Fail to Stop @ Acc W/Damages
Driving W/Suspended Dr License
DUI of Alcohol
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 8 June 2023 at 16:50 hours, I responded to 620 HWY 138; Chick-Fil-A in reference to a hit & run.
Upon my arrival, I met with Ofc. Jones #351. Ofc. Jones advised he met with the complainant, [VICTIM #1]. Ofc. Jones advised that Mr. [VICTIM #1] was rear-ended by a Toyota Sequoia bearing GA TAG [REDACTED]. The Toyota Sequoia fled the scene after the crash. (ACCIDENT REPORT IN GEARS)
Ofc. Jones advised he made contact with the register owner of the Toyota Sequoia ([REDACTED]). Ofc. Jones advised the suspect vehicle may be at Piedmont Walton per Ms. [REDACTED]. At this time, Ofc. Jones and I arrived at Piedmont Walton.
Upon our arrival, I observed an older model silver in-color Toyota Sequoia parked in the parking lot. I then observed a white male covered with tattoos at the vehicle. Ofc. Jones and I made contact with the male and he stated “I already know”. Ofc. Jones and I smelt a strong odor of an acholic beverage coming from his breath.
Ian advised he consumed a shot of whiskey upon our arrival. Ofc. Jones then handcuffed the male behind his back. Handcuffs were checked for fit and
