Webb City man charged with fifth DWI in less than four years

The Carthage Police Department arrested a Webb City man Sunday for felony driving while intoxicated- the fifth time he has been arrested for drunk driving since March 21, 2020.

According to the probable cause statement, after Selvin Santiago Gonzalez-Vasquez (DOB 1996) was pulled over, the investigating officer saw an open 12-pack of Corona beer on the driver's side rear floorboard.

I detected a strong odor of intoxicants emitting from the interior of the vehicle. I observed Gonzalez-Vasquez's eyes to be bloodshot and watery. Gonzalez-Vasquez stated that he had consumed 2 beers when asked.

The officer noticed "a partially consumed Corona beer in the center console cup holder." 

At the station, Gonzalez-Vasquez consented to a blood alcohol test, which registered at .246 percent, more than three times the legal limit.

During the interview, Gonzalez-Vasquez said he had only had one beer.

In addition to the March 21, 2020 DWI arrest, the probable cause statement indicates Gonzalez-Vasquez was arrested for drunk driving August 9, 2020, and twice earlier this year- on January 26 and January 27.

In addition to the DWI charge, the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office also cited Gonzalez-Vasquez for failure to drive on the right half of the roadway and for excessive window tint.

A warrant has been issued for Gonzalez-Vasquez with bond set at $10,000 cash or surety.