06/13/2026
Grappler: 1, DUI: 0 🚨
MESA, AZ - In the middle of the day on June 3, 2026, dispatch received multiple 911 calls regarding a white Ford Ranger driving erratically on US-60. Witnesses reported the vehicle was swerving between lanes, driving on the shoulder, and nearly colliding with other motorists.
With assistance from Mesa Falcon Air Support, Highway Patrol State Troopers located the vehicle on eastbound US-60 near Crismon Road. The driver continued to drive erratically, struck a barrier wall, failed to stop for law enforcement, and nearly caused multiple collisions. To prevent further danger to the public, Troopers deployed a Grappler Police Bumper, safely bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop.
During contact with the driver, troopers observed numerous signs of impairment, including strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and difficulty maintaining balance.
The driver was arrested for Aggravated DUI, Criminal Damage, and Failure to Stop for a Law Enforcement Vehicle. The driver was booked into the Maricopa County Jail and the vehicle was impounded.
Thank you to the concerned citizens who called this incident in. Their actions, combined with the quick response of Troopers and air support, likely prevented a much more serious outcome. Impaired drivers don't just put themselves at risk—they endanger every family sharing the roadway. If you're impaired, don't get behind the wheel. A ride home costs far less than a crash, an arrest, or a life.
