A local man Ruston Police arrested for DWI and traffic charges last week was found to have marijuana on him when booked.
Devarius Spivey, 33, of Ruston, was stopped March 14 after an officer saw his vehicle cross the double yellow line into the opposing lane on South Farmerville Street.
During the stop, the officer detected the odor of alcoholic beverages on Spivey, who said he had been drinking earlier in the evening.
Spivey performed poorly on a series of field sobriety tests and was arrested. He was taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center where marijuana was found on him.
A breath test indicated Spivey’s blood alcohol concentration was .207g%, more than twice the Louisiana legal limit.
Spivey was booked for DWI first offense, introduction of contraband into a penal facility, expired license plate, improper lane usage, and no driver’s license.
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