Alejandro Serrano

Name:
Serrano, Alejandro

Date of Booking:
04/16/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
PROBATION VIOLATION (WHEN PROBATION TERMS ARE ALTERED) – FELONY

TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS (Basic Rules)

Following too Closely

HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT

Driving Under the Influence of Multiple Substances

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN AN OUNCE – MISD

POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Officer’s Narrative:
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[NARRATIVE #1 on April 16, 2026]

On April 16th, 2026 at approximately 2313 hrs, I was dispatched to a wreck near the intersection of Turner McCall Blvd and Martha Berry Blvd. As I was en route, dispatch advised that one vehicle had gone into the lot of Atrium Health Floyd while another vehicle, a blue Toyota Tundra was disabled in the roadway.

Once I arrived, I observed extensive rear end damage to the Tundra with debris and fluid deposits spanning approximately 50ft behind the vehicle. I parked in a manner to protect the driver and prevent the public from running over the debris field and fluids.

I spoke with the driver, identifed as [VICTIM #1]. Mr [VICTIM #1] advised he had stopped in the inside westbound lane due to traffic stopped for the traffic light. After the light changed, Mr. [VICTIM #1] began to proceed forward when he was struck in the rear by another vehicle. Mr. [VICTIM #1] was not injured. On his vehicle, I observed extensive rear end damage to include buckling of the metal bed of the truck immediately behind the rear axle. The bumper was crushed and tail lights were also broken. I did not observe any deployed air bags. I collected Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s information for an accident report and Mr. [VICTIM #1] requested Sunrise Towing to remove the vehicle.

During this interaction, I overheard on the FCPD radio channel that Officer Logan Moore advise that he was out with the other driver on the lot of the hospital and he appeared to be under the influence. Due to myself and my vehicle being occupied blocking the roadway, I requested that another unit respond to Officer Moore to assist me with the investigation. PFC Blankenship responded and, after investigating the accident and speaking with the driver Alejandro Serrano, determined Mr. Serrano had been operating while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (see supplemental narrative).

After completing my duties clearing the roadway and documenting Mr. [VICTIM #1]’s information, I went to the hospital lot where I was advised a witness was standing by. At that time, I spoke with [WITNESS #1] who stated she saw everything happen. Ms [WITNESS #1] advised Mr. Serrano was operating his vehicle at a high rate of speed in excess of the posted speed limit (25 mph) and Mr. [VICTIM #1] had just begun moving forward when he was struck by Mr. Serrano.

Mr. Serrano then got out of his vehicle and stumbled around all four sides looking at his vehicle before getting back in it and driving into the hospital lot. Mr. Serrano then got out of the car and threw his keys in the direction of Ms. [WITNESS #1] while also stating “I’ve got to go. I wasn’t driving. Please check on the guy in the truck.” Mr. Serrano then walked around the lot, eventually retrieving the keys to his car and moving the vehicle into a parking spot. At that time, Officer Moore arrived and detained Mr. Serrano.

After PFC Blankenship completed his investigation, Mr. Serrano was placed under arrest and transported into the Emergency Room for medical clearance. PFC Blankenship also read M.r Serrano his implied consent notice and M.r Serrano agreed to submit to a chemical test of his blood, which was recovered while getting medical clearance. Mr. Serrano was then transported to Floyd County Jail where he was booked on his listed charges by PFC Blankenship.

[End of Narrative]

[NARRATIVE #2 on April 16, 2026]

On April 16, 2026 at approximately 2316 hours, I (PFC Blankenship) responded to assist officers with a hit and run motor vehicle accident in the area of Turner McCall Blvd and Martha Berry Blvd.

While en route, dispatch advised that a FCPD officer was out with the suspect and suspect vehicle in the Emergency Room parking lot of Floyd/Atrium. I went to the above location where the officer had already detained the suspect, identified as Alejandro Serrano. I observed that his damaged vehicle, a gray 2014 Honda Accord, had heavy front end damage and appeared to have been stopped across one or two handicapped stalls at the far end of the parking lot. While on scene, I spoke with Alejandro after first reading him his miranda warning.

Alejandro had watery, glassy eyes, and appeared to sway while standing. While speaking with him, I observed that his mood would swing from calm and conversational to aggressive, loud, and confrontational. While speaking with Alejandro, he advised that he had smoked marijuana previously and further advised that his traffic signal had changed from green, to orange, to red. Alejandro would grow angry and advised that the other involved party was at fault for the accident.

I asked Alejandro if he would be willing to submit to field sobriety testing to which he agreed. I explained the horizontal gaze nystagmus test to Alejandro and he advised that he understood my instructions. I observed equal pupil size and tracking along with a lack of smooth pursuit. I further observed distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation. A total of four clues.

During HGN testing, Alejandro made a voluntary admission about having consumed alcoholic beverages this evening as well. He advised he had 3-4 “draft beers”. I also observed that Alejandro’s pupils appeared enlarged and that they did not respond by constricting when exposed to my flashlight.

While speaking with Alejandro, LT. Burnes and other officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle due to the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The search yielded a glass jar with several grams of large, green marijuana buds and a small half consumed marijuana cigarette. The search also yielded a Marijuana Concentrate High THC-A vape pen that was also partially consumed (brand: FLYING HORSE STONER BLEND). I recovered the above evidence at approximately 2344 hours and will submit it into evidence at the Rome Police Department. The vape pen will be submitted to the GBI crime lab for testing.

Due to the continuous mood swings from Alejandro, I did not remove the handcuffs from his person and could not safely conduct the rest of standardized field sobriety testing. I asked Alejandro if he would be willing to blow into my departmentally issued PBT to which he agreed. Alejandro made several attempts, all ignoring my instructions with him sucking on the tube, giving short breaths, and clearly blowing through his nose which could be felt on my bare hand.

I ended the attempts when it became clear that Alejandro was not going to give a breath sample or follow instructions. During this, I was able to observe the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Alejandro’s person when he would blow and let air escape from the tube.

I placed Alejandro under arrest and read him GA implied consent and asked him for the state administered chemical test of his blood to which he agreed. I then transported Alejandro to the ER for medical clearance and a blood draw. The draw was administered by [REDACTED] RN at approximately 0030 hours and I took possession of the blood kit at approximately 0035 hours.

While en route to the ER, Alejandro made excited utterances to include statements about how it was “f*cked up” that he was “DUI”. Alejandro further made statements about his continual marijuana use and possible cocaine use while in the ER. Alejandro than continued to speak about possible Sinaloa Cartel connections that he had and that he was in fear for his and his family’s safety.

I then transported Alejandro to the Floyd County Jail where he was booked in on his charges without incident. See primary and accident reports for further.

[End of Narrative]