TULSA, Okla. – A 22-year-old Tulsa woman was arrested Tuesday night after police say she was driving under the influence with her toddler in the backseat and attempted to flee from officers during her arrest.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, an officer on patrol near 19th Street and Garnett Road around 11:30 p.m. noticed a white Toyota Corolla swerving in and out of its lane.
Police say the driver, identified as Saydi Orozco, was traveling well below the speed limit, braking excessively and narrowly missing a curb.
After initiating a traffic stop, the officer discovered a toddler in the backseat. Orozco reportedly told police she had been distracted by her crying child, although the officer did not observe signs that the child had been crying.
During the stop, the officer reported smelling alcohol coming from the driver’s seat and observing an open case of beer on the passenger-side floorboard.
Orozco agreed to perform standardized field sobriety tests, during which officers say she displayed multiple signs of impairment.
As officers attempted to place her under arrest, Orozco allegedly tried to run from the scene. Police say she fell to the ground and physically resisted officers as they attempted to handcuff her.
Orozco was transported to a hospital for medical clearance before being taken into custody.
She was arrested on complaints of Child Endangerment – DUI and Resisting Arrest.
