In a routine traffic stop on the evening of July 7, 2023, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper arrested Codey Dodd, a 29-year-old resident of Sulphur Springs, on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) first offense.
At approximately 7:15 p.m., the DPS Trooper observed Dodd driving without a safety belt and promptly pulled him over. During the interaction, the trooper detected the unmistakable odor of alcohol emanating from Dodd's person. Furthermore, Dodd's speech was slurred, and his eyes appeared red and bloodshot. Admitting to consuming alcohol before the traffic stop, Dodd raised suspicions of impairment.
To assess Dodd's level of intoxication, the trooper conducted standard field sobriety tests, which revealed clear signs of impairment. Consequently, Dodd was taken into custody and transported to the Hopkins County Jail.
Following standard protocol, the trooper played the DIC-24 statutory warning at the jail and requested a voluntary blood specimen from Dodd, who consented to the test. Dodd was subsequently transported to Christus Mother Frances for a blood draw before being booked into the Hopkins County Jail.
Codey Dodd now faces charges of DWI first offense, a misdemeanor in Texas. If convicted, he may face penalties including fines, license suspension, mandatory alcohol education programs, and potential jail time.
