GP Police Snared Motorist for DUII & More after Fight in Williams Hwy Plaza
Grants Pass Police arrested a motorist for impaired driving and more this week after responding to a physical fight between two men from a road rage incident.
The Police Department reports officers were alerted to the violent incident in the Williams Highway Plaza on Monday night.
Police said 41-year-old Jeremiah Deckert and another man identified only as "Judd" were on the ground fighting when they arrived on scene. Witnesses told officers Judd attacked Deckert by punching him in the face and taking him to the ground. Deckert had confronted Judd for Judd's alleged "poor driving behavior."
After breaking up the altercation, police noticed that Deckert was demonstrating strong signs of impairment. Deckert performed poorly in field sobriety tests and was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center for a legal blood draw that documented a high level of intoxication.
Deckert was subsequently lodged in jail for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, 4th-Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct. His GMC was impounded. Judd was released without being charged with any crime.
Posted on 12/11/24 6:12AM by Sam Marsh
