A Coalgate man faces a repeat driving under the influence allegation after a midday traffic stop for speeding ended in an arrest at a local restaurant parking lot.
According to the report, a Stringtown Police Department officer was running radar monitoring traffic near the intersection of State Highway 43E and Bond Street at approximately 2:03 PM on Friday, July 10, 2026. The officer clocked a Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling 42 mph in a posted 25 mph zone.
The officer initiated a traffic stop, and the motorcyclist pulled into the parking lot of Pickers BBQ. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer noted a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath and person, along with numerous other physical signs of impairment.
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