29-year-old Soldier Ryan Anthony Smith was observed driving without headlights On Providence Boulevard in the early hours of June 1st. After noticing this, officers conducted a traffic stop near Walker Street, where they spoke with Smith. Officers noticed Smith reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment before admitting to consuming alcohol. Then, officers prompted him with sobriety tests, to which he consented and performed poorly on. Smith was informed of implied consent and agreed to provide two breath samples, one resulting in 0.177% BAC and another after a 20-minute observation period, resulting in 0.168% BAC. Smith was given a warning for the light violation and taken into custody for driving under the influence.
