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OSP Nabbed GP Man for Impaired Driving after Rogue River Highway Stop

The Oregon State Police arrested a Grants Pass man for impaired driving early today following a traffic stop on Rogue River Highway.

According to OSP, troopers pulled over an Acura TL driven by 33-year-old Robert B. Young on Highway 99 near Florence Lane at 12:10 this morning.

Troopers said they stopped Young for a traffic violation and he displayed signs of impairment. After refusing to participate in field sobriety tests, a search warrant was obtained and he was taken to Three Rivers Medical Center for a blood draw.

Based on the results of the blood draw, Robert Young was transported to the Grants Pass Sobering Center where he was cited to appear in court for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Reckless Driving. His car was parked and secured at the scene of the traffic stop.
Posted on 11/17/23 11:19AM by Sam Marsh