Nevada man charged with fifth DUI

Nevada resident Eddy Prieto-Madril has been charged with driving while under the influence, fifth offense within ten years, after being pulled over on the interstate for speeding.

On August 28, at around 12:45 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper observed a vehicle traveling above the speed limit near milepost 202 on I-90. He confirmed the speed to be 88 mph in an 80 mph zone and reports “finally” conducting a stop at around milepost 199.

“When I activated my emergency lights, the vehicle drifted over the center line,” reports the trooper in his affidavit.

“The driver also took a while to pull over and I could see him moving around inside the vehicle as he was coming to a stop.”

Prieto-Madril was identified via his Nevada identification card and allegedly admitted to having a suspended driver’s license. The trooper allegedly spotted an open beer bottle tucked between the center console and a case of beer.

According to court reports, Prieto-Madril stated he had drunk three beers. Due to this admission and “the overwhelming odor of an alcoholic beverage” from inside the vehicle, the trooper performed standardized sobriety tests.

Prior to beginning the tests, Prieto-Madril allegedly admitted to having drunk five beers, starting in North Dakota. Based on his performance on the tests, he was placed under arrest.

After allegedly refusing the breath test, Prieto-Madril was taking to Crook County Memorial Hospital, where his blood was drawn. A review of his criminal history revealed two prior DUIs in Nevada and two in North Dakota within the last ten years.

Prieto-Madril has been charged with a felony count of driving while under the influence of alcohol, fifth offense within ten years. He has also been charged with misdemeanor counts of open container, speeding and driving while under suspension.