On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Deputies assigned to the Dayshift District patrol were actively patrolling the 10200 block of Almeda Genoa Rd. when they encountered what appeared to be a stranded motor vehicle. Upon further investigation, Deputies were able to see a male slumped over the driver seat over the steering wheel. After several attempts Deputies were able to wake the driver up and was taken out of the vehicle.
During the encounter, the male driver identified as Josue Montanez, was displaying signs of intoxication by the means of alcoholic beverages. Montanez admitted to having several alcoholic beverages prior to operating a vehicle. The Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFTS) were conducted which resulted in additional signs of intoxication clues. During a consent search, Montanez was found to have a white powdery substance in his possession.
Montanez was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of a Controlled substance
