Driver Confused Over Where She Lives: Blotter

A driver who had trouble telling police where she lives faces drunken driving charges.

Jaime L. Barta, 24, of the 9000 block of Magnolia Lane, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08 improper lane use and making an improper turn, according to a Tinley Park police report.

A cop noticed a vehicle in front of him make a wide right turn, turning into the left hand lane of traffic on Harlem Avenue at about 10:40 p.m. on Nov. 9, the report states. The officer followed the car and noticed that the tires cross the median painted lines several times before striking the raised median and pulling into a left turn lane. It then nearly struck vehicle while making a left turn.

Police turned their lights and sirens but the vehicle continued to drive along without stopping, the report states. It made two more turns before coming to a stop. Cops spoke with the driver, Barta, who they noticed had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath.

Cops asked for her driver's license and proof of insurance, the report states. Barta handed an officer her health insurance card and a $5 bill. She told police through slurred speech she was coming from a Tinley Park bar. After getting her license, police asked Barta if she still lived in Tinley Park. She said he had moved to Chicago. When police asked when she moved, she replied that she lived in Tinley Park.

Barta performed field sobriety tests, during which she stated "I know I failed," the report states. She was arrested and booked. While in custody at the Tinley Park Police Department, Barta took a breath test that resulted in a 0.214.

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