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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Prescott Arizona police nab DUI driver with tire spikes after chase


Prescott, AZ - An Arizona man was arrested for several serious DUI related charges after he allegedly ran through nine red lights and almost hit two police units. The suspect led Yavapai County police on a chase early Wednesday morning.

The suspect, Michael Francis, was booked into the Yavapai County Jail in Camp Verde on two counts of aggravated vehicular assault, felony flight, extreme DUI and reckless driving.

The police were first alerted to Mr. Francis when a woman called the police to say that Francis had been following her.

To catch him, Prescott police had to ultimately disable his vehicle using tire spikes. According to police reports, Mr. Francis' blood alcohol content was .215, well over the "super extreme" DUI limit of .20 in Arizona. Depending on his criminal history, he may face 7 years or more in prison if convicted. He is currently being held on $15,000 bond while awaiting his hearing next week.

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