Occurred on 11/16/11, 04:23 a.m. DWI & Possession of Dangerous Drugs 3500 Saratoga Boulevard 111160006
An Officer who was traveling eastbound in the 3800 block of Saratoga observed a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado was headed westbound in his lane and coming straight at him.
The Officer is able to swerve out of harm’s way and chases after the pick-up truck. The driver narrowly misses hitting two other vehicles head-on, before being pulled over in the 3200 block of Saratoga.
The driver Jena Lynn Persinger (11/15/85) appears to be intoxicated and administered Standard field Sobriety Test and a Breath Test.
Persinger is arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant with a Failure to Appear fine in the amount of $317. She was additionally charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs when she was found to be possession of several pills.