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The Oregon State Police arrested four motorists for impaired driving in Josephine County over the Memorial Day Weekend.

According to OSP, the first incident occurred on Friday afternoon when troopers pulled over a Toyota Tacoma driven by a 66-year-old Jacksonville man near the intersection of Williams Highway and Hyde Park Road. Troopers said the driver was known to be wanted on a warrant for Driving While Suspended and he showed signs of impairment. He was taken to the Grants Pass Sobering Center where he provided a breath sample that exceeded the legal driving limit. He was lodged in jail on the warrant and for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

The second incident happened on Saturday at 11:08 p.m. when troopers pulled over a Toyota Prius driven by a 33-year-old man from Pico Rivera, California, near the corner of 7th and B streets in Grants Pass. Troopers said they stopped the man for traffic violations and he displayed signs of impairment. He performed poorly in field sobriety tests so he was lodged at the Sobering Center for DUII and Reckless Driving.

The third incident took place on Sunday at 1:23 a.m. when troopers pulled over a Dodge Challenger driven by a 30-year-old woman from Eureka, California, on Redwood Highway near Willow Lane. Troopers said they stopped the woman for failing to maintain her travel lane and she displayed signs of impairment. After performing poorly in sobriety tests, she was lodged at the Sobering Center for DUII and Reckless Driving.

The fourth incident occurred on Sunday at 6:43 p.m. when troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at Bridge Lane and Old Highway 99 in Wolf Creek. Troopers said the 54-year-old male driver of a Jeep Patriot left the roadway and crashed into some trees. The Jeep driver called 9-1-1 to report that he was a drunk driver. Upon contact, troopers confirmed signs of impairment and the unhurt driver declined to take tests. He was taken to the Sobering Center where he was lodged for DUII.