Buckle up and get ready for a hilarious tale that involves a daring attempt to avoid a DUI arrest, a loyal furry friend, and a failed game of musical chairs.
Late Saturday night in beautiful Colorado, the Springfield Police Department spots a car zooming by at a whopping 52 miles per hour in a mere 30-mph zone. Talk about a need for speed! Naturally, they pull the driver over, ready to address the situation.
But here’s where the story takes an unexpected turn. As the police officer approaches the vehicle, they witness a scene straight out of a comedy sketch. The driver, clearly in a panic, tries to swap seats with none other than his loyal four-legged companion, who was calmly sitting in the passenger seat. Yep, you heard that right—our daring driver thought he could outsmart the authorities by pretending his dog was driving. Can you say “pawsitively ridiculous”?
Of course, the Springfield Police Department was not fooled for a second. They watched the entire charade unfold right before their eyes. With a mixture of bemusement and disbelief, the officer witnessed the man hop out of the passenger side of the vehicle and boldly claim that he wasn’t the one behind the wheel. Oh, the lengths people will go to in order to evade responsibility!
“The driver attempted to switch places with his dog who was in the passenger seat, as the SPD officer approached and watched the entire process,” a statement by the police read. “The male party then exited the passenger side of the vehicle and claimed he was not driving.”
Now, let’s fast forward a bit. As you can imagine, our driver’s attempt at deception didn’t quite go according to plan. He appeared to be under the influence, and when the officer asked him if he’d been drinking, he decided to make a run for it.
After a short pursuit, the determined officer apprehended the would-be Houdini about 20 yards away from the scene of the crime. Phew! Talk about an adrenaline-fueled arrest.
After being medically cleared at the hospital, the driver was promptly booked into the Baca County Jail. Charges piled up against him, including driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, speeding, and resisting arrest. The suspect also had two active warrants out for his arrest in Pueblo though police did not say what those outstanding warrants were for.
Now, let’s not forget our furry friend in this whirlwind of events. The dog was handed over to a friend of the driver. The Springfield Police Department made sure to reassure us all that the doggie was not in any trouble and was let go with just a friendly warning. After all, our canine companion was simply an innocent passenger caught up in this zany scheme.
