Erratic driving leads to arrest of North Carolina man along I-84 in Baker County
By Shannon McKone on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER COUNTY – A driving complaint in Baker County resulted in the arrest of North Carolina man recently. According to reports from Oregon State Police in Baker County, the officer responded to a driving complaint that was traveling eastbound on I-84, near milepost 320 in Baker County. The complainant called alleging the suspect passed her on the shoulder as they were passing a semi-truck. The complainant stated the suspect forced her to the should and almost caused her to crash. She stated the suspect was weaving in his lane, had varying speeds, and failed to drive within his lane. The complainant called back later to report that the suspect had pulled over near milepost 348 eastbound and provided the suspects North Carolina registration.
The officer contacted the suspect who was walking approximately ΒΌ mile from the vehicle that had a carton of wine on the front seat. The suspect admitted to driving and consuming alcohol and consented to field sobriety tests. The suspect showed signs of impairment and when he was told he was under arrest for DUII he pulled away and was tackled to the ground. The suspect continued to resist and was tased and subsequently handcuffed. He was transported to the Baker County Jail.
51-year-old Jamie Allen Fawks of North Carolina was arrested on charges of:
DUII-Controlled Substance
Reckless Driving
Reckless Endangering Person
Resist Arrest
