Wrong-way driver stopped, appears intoxicated, Mesa AZ

Alcohol Violation

Reported: 08/24/2025 11:22 PM (PDT)

C St & 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Radio traffic about a wrong-way driver stopped near First St and Center St in Mesa. The driver was out of the car and appeared very disoriented, possibly from alcohol impairment. Officers requested extra units to the scene.

Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Central Patrol District

01:22

Transcript:
Dispatch and units report a wrong-way driver near First St and Center St in Mesa. The driver is out of the vehicle and very disoriented. Officers report a possible DUI[1] and request additional units.

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DUI: Driving Under the Influence

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Location mentioned:

C St & 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201

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