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Wanted, Repeat, DWI Offender Arrested after Farmington Crash

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 12:00 AM

State Police arrested Garrison Francisco (27) of Shiprock, NM last week for his second DWI offense after Francisco was intoxicated and responsible for a car crash on US 64 near mile marker 34, outside of Farmington. Officers say Francisco pulled in front of another vehicle with six occupants heading eastbound on US 64, causing heavy damage to both vehicles.  Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

From NM State Police: State Police arrested Garrison Francisco (27) of Shiprock, NM last week for his second DWI offense after Francisco was intoxicated and responsible for a car crash on US 64 near mile marker 34, outside of Farmington. Officers say Francisco pulled in front of another vehicle with six occupants heading eastbound on US 64, causing heavy damage to both vehicles.  Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

 

Officers subsequently learned that Francisco additionally had an outstanding warrant from a previous DWI offense in Eddy County.  After Francisco was arrested, he refused to comply with a breath test. He was charged with Aggravated DWI (2nd offense), Revoked Driver’s License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and several traffic violations.  Francisco was booked into the San Juan County Detention Center.

 

 

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