Driver suspected of impaired driving near Richland St, Defiance OH


A person is suspected of driving while impaired near Richland St in Defiance. The vehicle is a white Chevy Blazer with an expired temporary tag. The individual may be staying at the Richland Hotel and was seen traveling from Route 637 to Jefferson. The report notes a strong smell indicating impairment.
Audio|Source: Van Wert County Public Safety
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A possible OVI[1] coming up from 637.
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She said he takes 637 to Jefferson.
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He stays at that hotel and designs called the Richland Hotel.
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It's going to be a white Chevy Blazer with expired temp tag on it.
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It's all she could tell me, but she said you could smell it if you get near him.
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Okay, is the caller following signal fix?
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No, he was cleaning out of his stuff from where he rented off of her.
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So she just called him in.
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She didn't want to leave her name number.
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Okay, and you said he's at the hotel right now? No, he's at 637 right now.
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He rented the trailer from her, and he said he leaving, he stays at the hotel in Defiance.
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I only have one unit today, and he's down here saying the word of the post.
Police codes explained
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OVI: Operating a Vehicle Impaired (DUI)
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Location mentioned:
Richland St, Defiance, OH 43512
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