Multiple DUI Arrests and Property Damage in Bryan and College Station

News Summary

This past weekend in Bryan and College Station, several incidents involving driving under the influence (DUI) and property damage underscore the dangers of impaired driving. Notable arrests include a man damaging a towing lot gate and several young drivers involved in crashes. Authorities emphasize the need for safe driving as holiday celebrations approach and continue to work on prevention efforts to reduce alcohol-related incidents on the roads.

Multiple DUI Arrests and Property Damage Incidents Over Busy Weekend in Bryan and College Station

This past weekend saw a surge of incidents in Bryan and College Station related to driving while intoxicated and property damage—a reminder of the dangers of impaired driving.

Bustamante’s Bumpy Ride

On early Sunday morning, Bryan Police apprehended Mijangos Everardo Bustamante, a 30-year-old man, for driving while intoxicated (DWI). It all started when Bustamante was at the FGC Towing lot around 2 a.m. assisting a friend who needed to get their vehicle back after it had been towed. In what appeared to be a misjudgment, he allegedly drove into a gate, causing noticeable damage. The police report doesn’t specify if Bustamante’s actions were accidental or intentional. To add to the mix, he now has an immigration hold in place, making his situation even more complicated.

A Young Driver’s Regret

The night before, late Saturday, 19-year-old Braden Lee White was arrested for DWI after crashing on John Sharp Parkway (Highway 47). White admitted to drinking and using THC before the crash and didn’t shy away from acknowledging that he was “probably” speeding before the accident. It’s events like these that serve as a cautionary tale for young and inexperienced drivers.

More DWI Arrests in College Station

Meanwhile, the College Station Police were busy of their own as they made two additional arrests that same weekend. The first was 23-year-old Azeem Ameen Sohani, who was involved in a crash on the Highway 6 frontage road. He failed to yield at a stop sign and later admitted to using Delta 9 and another narcotic earlier that day. As another example of poor judgement, 21-year-old Emma Ramirez was arrested shortly after midnight Saturday in the 900 block of Ashburn Avenue for DWI. Witnesses reported that she struck a mailbox and another vehicle before passing out behind the wheel.

Landscaping Gone Wrong

In a bizarre turn of events, Brazos County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Martin Jake Trevino for causing significant damage to landscaping at The Weinberg at Wixon Valley event venue. While intoxicated, Trevino drove through a sidewalk and an ornamental area, and in his attempts to maneuver, he got his vehicle stuck in mud, further damaging irrigation pipes.

High-Speed Crash Alerts

The weekend also saw Jesus Adrian Salazar crashing his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro into a parked pickup at a shocking speed of around 60 mph on Leonard Road, leading to yet another DWI arrest. Earlier on Saturday, around 1 a.m., Trey Smith drove his truck off-road near a bar on Texas Avenue, resulting in an investigation for suspected intoxication.

Drunk Driving Prevention Efforts

These incidents are part of a larger pattern that authorities are working hard to combat, especially as we head into the holiday season. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched a holiday drunk driving prevention campaign, noting that one in four traffic deaths is caused by drunk drivers, a statistic that rises during holiday celebrations. Their campaign, titled “Drive Sober. No Regrets,” includes public service announcements and heightened law enforcement efforts running from December 13 through January 1.

Additionally, Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers are stepping in to help by offering $20 Uber vouchers to encourage people to avoid drunk driving until January 1. It’s a commendable effort aimed at promoting safer choices during the festive season.

A Shocking Count of Traffic Violations

The weekend’s incidents also featured a 52-year-old driver from Houston who displayed erratic behavior outside of Bonham Elementary School before being arrested on suspicion of intoxication. In another case, Johnny Duron was detained by Bryan police for driving with an invalid license, having had a staggering 29 convictions and 22 license suspensions in the past. Finally, Ebony Jackson, 43, was arrested for DWI after she was seen driving erratically through a fast-food drive-thru multiple times without placing an order.

In one of the more alarming stories, a 19-year-old named Trenton Hurst crashed into a building after drinking at a party, marking his third alcohol-related arrest in just three months. Alongside him, one of his passengers, 19-year-old Larry Eaton, faced charges for tampering with evidence after he disposed of alcohol bottles at a gas station.

While these incidents serve as sobering news for the Bryan and College Station communities, they also underline the importance of safe driving and the need for accountability. Let’s all make smarter choices and keep our roads safe.

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Additional Resources

• KBTX: Possible DWI Cases and Property Damage
• Wikipedia: Driving Under the Influence
• WTAW: Arrests for Criminal Damage and DWI on Probation
• Google Search: Bryan Police Arrests
• KBTX: Teen Driver Arrested for DWI
• Google Scholar: Teen DUI Impact
• The Eagle: Bryan Texas Bus Driver Drunk
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Drunk Driving Laws
• WTAW: Bryan Man Arrested for DWI
• Google News: Bryan DWI Arrest