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Name:
Deanda, Jose Luis
Date of Booking:
09/13/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Dui- Driving Under Influence Of Alcohol
Officer’s Narrative:
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On September 13, 2026, at around 0315 hours, Sgt. Sharpe was stationary in the area of S. Bypass and Melrose Dr. Sgt. Sharpe observed a black 2017 Nissan Maxima with Texas tag [REDACTED]. Sgt. Sharpe could hear and see the vehicle running outside of its lane. Sgt. Sharpe conducted a traffic stop at S Bypass and Old Grade.
Sgt. Sharpe spoke to the driver, Jose Deanda, and the front-seat passenger, [REDACTED]. Sgt. Sharpe could smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. Sgt. Sharpe also noticed that both subjects were wearing yellow wristbands that are commonly given at events to say if a subject can have alcohol. Sgt. Sharpe had Mr. Deanda step out of the vehicle.
Deputy Painter arrived on scene. Mr. Deanda stepped to the back of the vehicle. Mr. Deanda had to lean against the vehicle while talking to Deputies. Mr. Deanda stated he had just left a place where he had eaten and had two beers.
Due to the language barrier, Sgt. Sharpe requested Deputy Ochoa to translate. Deputy Ochoa arrived on scene. Mr. Deanda did understand most of the questions that Sgt. Sharpe was asking.
Sgt. Sharpe checked Mr. Deanda’s eyes for Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. Mr. Deanda was wearing glasses. Mr. Deanda’s eyes were tracking equally. Mr. Deanda showed the following clues;
-lack of smooth pursuit
-Distinct and sustained nystagmus at maximum deviation
-onset of nystagmus before 45 degrees.
During the HGN test, Mr. Deanda kept moving his head and swaying back and forth. Mr. Deanda had small of an alcohol beverage coming from his breath.
Mr. Deanda was unable to do any other tests due to a left leg injury. Mr. Deanda tested positive on the portable breath test.
Sgt. Sharpe read implied consent to suspects aged 21 and over. Sgt. Sharpe requested that Mr. Deanda take the state-administered test of his breath. Mr. Deanda agreed.
The vehicle was towed by Franks. Mr. [REDACTED] was transported to his hotel by Deputy Painter.
Sgt. Sharpe transported Mr. Deanda to the Jail. Sgt. Sharpe administered the test on an Intoxilyzer 9000 #90-001865. Mr. Deanda tested at 0.227. Sgt. Sharpe issued citation #WC506714 for driving under the influence.
[End of Narrative]