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GP Motorist Nabbed for DUII after Driving in Wrong Direction on Parkway

Grants Pass Police arrested a motorist for impaired driving following a late night traffic stop on the east side of the city.

According to the Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle driven by 52-year-old Gaylene White on the Grants Pass Parkway near NE Agness Avenue on Wednesday shortly before midnight.

Police said they stopped White after observing her driving west in the eastbound lanes of the Parkway. Upon contact, they said she displayed signs of impairment. She was placed into custody after performing poorly in field sobriety tests.

White was taken to the Grants Pass Sobering Center where she provided a breath sample that was positive for alcohol. She was cited to appear in court for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. Her vehicle was picked up by a friend.
Posted on 3/8/24 6:31AM by Sam Marsh