Drunk Driver Found Passed Out in Whataburger Drive-Thru, Fourth DWI Arrest

Suspect Found Unresponsive in Drive-Thru

• 🚨 Caleb McVey was found passed out at the wheel of his vehicle, blocking a Whataburger drive-thru.
• 💡 Security reported he had been unresponsive for approximately 40 minutes, causing a significant backup.
• 🗣️ Upon interaction with officers, McVey exhibited slurred speech and denied consuming alcohol.

Field Sobriety Tests and Refusal

• 🚗 Officers observed McVey stumbling and struggling to exit his vehicle, raising concerns about his sobriety.
• ❓ McVey initially refused to answer direct questions about his condition or alcohol consumption.
• 🚦 Despite agreeing to field sobriety tests, McVey's performance indicated impairment, leading to his arrest.
• 🧪 He later refused to submit to a chemical test for drugs or alcohol.

Repeat Offender Status

• 🗓️ This incident marked McVey's fourth DWI arrest within a short period, with multiple prior arrests for similar offenses.
• ⚖️ Some of his 2024 DWI cases were dismissed due to a federal probe into DWI officers.
• 🚗 However, McVey pleaded guilty to two DUI charges from a separate March 2024 arrest.

Legal Ramifications and Consequences

• 🏥 McVey was offered the choice between going to the hospital or jail, opting for the hospital, but ultimately was taken to jail.
• 🚗 His vehicle was impounded due to his inability to drive safely.
• 🚫 Refusal to take a chemical test resulted in the loss of his New Mexico driver's license for one year.
• 🚔 The video highlights the ongoing legal challenges and repeat offenses associated with driving under the influence.