A Newark man faces multiple charges after being stopped for speeding in Geneva early Wednesday morning. The Geneva Police Department pulled over Fernando Vazquez-Rodriguez, 48, at around 6 a.m. on West North Street after officers clocked him driving 58 mph in a 30 mph zone.
During the stop, officers noticed an open container of alcohol within Vazquez-Rodriguez’s reach. Further investigation revealed that he was intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content of .24%, three times the legal limit.
Vazquez-Rodriguez was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, both Class A misdemeanors. He also faces violations for consuming alcohol in a vehicle and speeding.
The suspect was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Geneva City Criminal Court at a later date.
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