Louisiana State Police arrested a Dubach man who was found passed out behind the wheel last week.
Michael D. Armstrong, 36, was located by Dubach Police after a citizen report of a motorist passed out on Simpson Road at U.S. Highway 167 about 8:30 a.m. on March 21. According to the officer, Armstrong was passed out but stopped in the roadway with the engine of his vehicle running.
A state trooper responded to the scene since it was near the city limits. The trooper detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on Armstrong, and he exhibited signs of impairment. Armstrong refused to undergo field sobriety tests, saying he could not pass them.
An open beer and open whiskey bottle were found in Armstrong’s vehicle.
Armstrong was arrested and a breath test was administered at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. The test showed Armstrong’s blood alcohol content was .244g%, more than three times the Louisiana legal limit.
Armstrong was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for DWI second offense, driving under suspension, open container, and obstructing public passages. His bail was set at $2,500.
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