67-year-old Judith Aldridge was involved in a single-vehicle accident on I-24 West on May 26th. Officers arrived and observed Aldridge in a large ditch on the side of the highway. Aldridge told officers that her ribs were sore, but she was okay. Once Aldridge was transported to the back of an ambulance, she refused to be transported to the hospital. This prompted officers to ask her to perform sobriety tests, which she agreed to. After struggling to stand, Aldridge stated that she would prefer to be transported to the hospital instead. While Aldridge was in the ambulance, she told officers that she went to an “unknown gay bar” downtown and had two drinks before she attempted to drive home. After they arrived at the hospital, Aldridge performed sobriety tests and demonstrated multiple indicators of intoxication. Officers then read implied consent and informed Aldridge about her Miranda Rights, which she agreed to. During questioning, Aldridge confessed to drinking two whiskey sprites before driving home. Officers searched Aldridge’s car and found a shooter-sized bottle of Jack Daniels. Aldridge claimed that the bottle was from an earlier instance. Officers then cited her for the violation that night. Aldridge was later booked on the citation of driving under the influence on July 5th.
Judith Aldridge was booked on a citation on July 5th, charged with driving under the influence.
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