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Name:
Sapon-Sic, Celso Yovany
Date of Booking:
06/04/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Dui- Driving Under Influence Of Alcohol
Open Container Violation
Failure To Stop At Stop Sign
No Insurance
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/04/2026 at approximately 0200 hours, I, Officer Sosa, was conducting normal patrol in the area of May St and 5th ave. While observing traffic, I observed a grey Honda Civic displaying a Tennessee temporary tag/VIN [REDACTED BY AGENCY] approach a posted four-way stop intersection. I observed the vehicle fail to come to a complete stop as required and continue through the intersection. Based on this traffic violation, I initiated a traffic stop.
Upon approaching the driver’s side window, I made contact with the driver, later identified as Celso Y Sapon-Sic. While speaking with him, I detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his person and the interior of the vehicle. While observing the interior of the vehicle, I noticed multiple open containers of Modelo beer, including several open aluminum cans and one open glass bottle located on the front passenger seat and within the driver’s reach.
I requested Celso Y Sapon-Sic provide his driver’s license. He stated that he had forgotten his driver’s license and was unable to produce it upon request.
Due to the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, the presence of multiple open alcoholic beverage containers, and the observed traffic violation, I requested that Celso Y Sapon-Sic exit the vehicle. He complied without incident. I asked if he would voluntarily participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and he agreed. Prior to each test, I explained and demonstrated the instructions to ensure he understood what was required.
I First administered the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. Prior to beginning the test, I checked for equal pupil size, equal tracking, and the presence of resting nystagmus. No medical impairments were observed that would prevent the test from being administered. I positioned the stimulus approximately 12 to 15 inches from his face and slightly above eye level. I instructed him to keep his head still and follow the stimulus with his eyes only.
During the HGN test, I observed lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes. As the stimulus moved from side to side, both eyes displayed distinct jerking rather than smooth tracking. I observed distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation in both eyes when held for a minimum of four seconds. I also observed onset of nystagmus prior to 45 degrees in both eyes. Based on these observations, I detected six of six possible clues of impairment on the HGN test.
I next administered the Walk and Turn Test on a reasonably dry and level surface. I placed Celso Y Sapon-Sic in the instructional position and explained that he was to take nine heel-to-toe steps along a straight line, keep his arms at his sides, look at his feet, count each step out loud, make a series of small steps to turn, and return with nine heel-to-toe steps. He indicated that he understood the instructions.
During the Walk and Turn Test, I observed that Celso Y Sapon-Sic used his arms for balance by raising them more than six inches from his sides while walking. I also observed an improper turn as he failed to use the series of small steps as instructed and instead pivoted during the turn. These clues indicated impairment of divided attention skills and balance.
I then administered the One Leg Stand Test. I instructed Celso Y Sapon-Sic to stand with his feet together and arms at his sides until told to begin. I explained and demonstrated that he was to raise one foot approximately six inches off the ground, keep the raised foot parallel to the ground, look at the elevated foot, and count out loud as instructed until told to stop.
During the One Leg Stand Test, I observed that Celso Y Sapon-Sic swayed while balancing, used his arms for balance, put his foot down prior to the completion of the test, and stopped counting before restarting the test. These observations indicated impairment of balance, coordination, and the ability to divide attention between mental and physical tasks.
Based upon the totality of my observations, I requested that Celso Y Sapon-Sic provide a preliminary breath sample on an alco-sensor device. He consented and provided a breath sample which registered a result of 0.174 brac.
Based on the observed traffic violation, the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, the presence of multiple open containers of alcohol within the passenger compartment, his performance on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests which indicated impairment, and the alco-sensor result of 0.174 brac, I determined that Celso Y Sapon-Sic was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it was less safe for him to drive.
Celso Y Sapon-Sic was placed under arrest and searched incident to arrest. No contraband was located on his person. Prior to transport, the rear seat of my patrol vehicle was inspected and found free of contraband. Celso Y Sapon-Sic was secured in the rear seat with a seatbelt.
I read the Georgia Implied Consent Notice for suspects age 21 and over requesting a State-Administered Chemical Test of his blood. Celso Y Sapon-Sic verbally consented to the blood draw.
I transported Celso Y Sapon-Sic to Hamilton Medical Center. Upon arrival, a certified nurse performed the blood draw utilizing a Georgia blood alcohol toxicology kit. The blood collection kit was properly completed, sealed, and submitted into property and evidence for submission to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory for analysis. At the time of this report, the results of the state-administered blood test are pending analysis by the GBI crime lab.
Following the blood draw, I transported Celso Y Sapon-Sic to the Whitfield County Jail. Prior to entering the secure area of the jail, I secured my department-issued firearm in accordance with policy. Upon arrival, custody of Celso Y Sapon-Sic was transferred to booking staff along with all personal property. I advised booking staff of the circumstances of the arrest and of any known medical conditions. Following the transfer of custody, the rear seat of my patrol vehicle was inspected again and found free of contraband.
Charges:
O.C.G.A 40-6-391(A)(1) – Driving under the influence of alcohol (less safe)
O.C.G.A 40-6-253 – Open container violation
O.C.G.A 40-6-72(B) – Failure to obey stop sign
O.C.G.A 40-6-10 – No insurance
His vehicle was not towed since it was parked on private property and within his apartment complex in a parking space.
[End of Narrative]