| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3030 | 2017-06-04 | Troop D | Troopers Arrest Hit and Run Driver for Seventh DWI |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE June 4, 2017 Troopers Arrest Hit and Run Driver for Seventh DWI LAKE CHARLES — A Lake Charles man was arrested for the seventh time for DWI after causing a three-vehicle crash and fleeing the scene early this morning. On June 4, 2017, just before 4:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a three-vehicle crash on US Highway 90 near Goodman Lane east of Lake Charles in Calcasieu Parish. The preliminary investigation revealed a hit and run driver struck a vehicle parked in a driveway which was pushed into a second parked vehicle. Troopers located the vehicle and driver that caused the crash about a half-mile away from the crash scene. The vehicle was disabled. The driver, 43-year-old Eric Grisham of Lake Charles, had an open beer in the vehicle and showed obvious signs of impairment. Grisham was arrested and transported to Troop D where he refused to provide a breath sample. A “no refusal” warrant was obtained and blood was subsequently drawn from Grisham for a toxicology analysis. A check of Grisham’s record revealed he has been arrested on six prior occasions for DWI since 2013 and his driver’s license is suspended. Grisham was charged with DWI fourth offense (the maximum allowed under Louisiana law), hit and run driving, open alcoholic beverage container, driving under suspension, and improper lane usage. Grisham was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. Bond was set at $108,800. Motorists who observe impaired drivers are encouraged to dial *LSP (*577) to reach the nearest Louisiana State Police troop location or by dialing 911 to contact local law enforcement. Contact Information: | |||
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