DOVER — On Monday, September 2, at 1:00 a.m., Dover Police arrested a local woman for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a traffic stop on East Blackwell Street. Officer German Liranzo was on patrol near Union Street when he observed a white Honda Pilot driving without headlights. The vehicle, driven by Mrs. Ana Amayayano, 41, was stopped on Oram Drive near South Salem Street.
Upon approaching the vehicle, Officer Liranzo noticed that Mrs. Amayayano had lit a cigarette, a common tactic used to mask the smell of alcohol. He also detected the odor of alcohol on her breath and observed that she had bloodshot and watery eyes. When asked how much she had consumed, Mrs. Amayayano initially denied drinking but later admitted to having taken a shot of alcohol earlier in the evening.
Field sobriety tests were administered, but Mrs. Amayayano failed to complete them satisfactorily. She exhibited signs of impairment, such as swaying, using her arms for balance, and struggling to follow instructions. As a result, she was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to the Dover Police Headquarters.
A subsequent breath test at the Wharton Police Department showed a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01%, which is below the legal limit. Mrs. Amayayano was issued several summonses and was released to a responsible party. Her court date is scheduled for September 16, 2024.
Based on the incident report, Mrs. Ana Amayayano received the following summonses:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) – For driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Driving Without Headlights – For operating the vehicle with its headlights off.
Editors Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
