Traffic Infraction Leads to Pursuit

In the early morning hours of July 5, 2023, Weatherly Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Upon activating the emergency lights and siren in our patrol vehicle, the operator refused to yield and led Weatherly Police on a short pursuit.

When this vehicle finally came to a stop it was found that the operator of the vehicle was heavily intoxicated and driving under the influence.

The operator of the vehicle was arrested, charged and lodged in the Carbon County Correctional Facility.