Victor Trinidad charged after Tulsa police chase with open beer cans
Tulsa police arrested Victor Trinidad on aggravated DUI and reckless driving charges Sunday after a vehicle pursuit and foot chase.
Victor Trinidad faces several criminal charges in Tulsa following a pursuit Sunday night. Officers booked him after finding open containers in his vehicle.
An officer watched a pickup truck speeding near 34th and Garnett. Trinidad stopped at a red light. He drove away quickly when the light turned green, according to police. The officer chased the truck through Tulsa.
Trinidad turned into the Bristol Park apartments. He sped through the complex parking lot. Trinidad then exited the truck and ran, police said.
Officers pursued Trinidad on foot. They caught him quickly. Officers then took him into custody.
Police reported several open beer cans sat inside Trinidad’s truck. He appeared drunk to the officers. Trinidad refused all sobriety tests, according to police.
Suspects booked on driving charges in Tulsa County typically appear before a judge for bond hearings. Aggravated driving under the influence involves higher blood alcohol levels or a test refusal.
Trinidad faces charges of aggravated DUI and reckless driving. He is also charged with endangering others while attempting to elude and transporting an open container.
