A Michigan man was arrested for suspected drunk driving after being caught traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph, with nearly four pounds of cannabis and thousands of dollars in cash discovered in his possession, according to police.
The incident occurred at 3:48 a.m. on August 30th, when officers stopped a 2023 Ford F-150 at the intersection of Rochester Road and E. Maple Road in Troy. The driver was pulled over for excessive speeding and running a traffic signal.
Officers identified the driver as a 34-year-old resident of Troy. Upon approaching the vehicle, they noted the man's bloodshot and watery eyes, along with a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. A subsequent check revealed that his driver's license was suspended.
The man was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which police say he failed. He then took a preliminary breath test, which registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15%, nearly twice the legal limit, leading to his arrest.
At the Troy Police Lock-Up Facility, a search of the man revealed over $6,400 in cash in his pockets. Further investigation of his vehicle uncovered two large duffle bags containing approximately 3.93 pounds of cannabis and an additional $12,000 in cash.
After being informed of his chemical test rights while in custody, the suspect refused to take another breath test. Officers obtained a warrant for a blood draw, which was completed, and the case has now been referred to the detective bureau for review and potential charges.
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