A Colorado man going to California on a moped arrested for DUI
- Travis Uresk
- Nov 3, 2024
- 3 min read
By Travis Uresk
11/3/24
| Uintah County | October 27th, 2024 |
At approximately 3:00 p.m., UHP Trooper Lorensen was at a traffic stop on US-40 near milepost 167 when a black moped traveling westbound at a relatively low speed passed by.
As the moped passed, the trooper noticed its license plate wasn't visible. After concluding the traffic stop, Trooper Lorensen headed West to look for the moped. He first checked the Musket Shot Springs Overlook, finding the moped parked.
As the trooper approached, he saw the individual who was riding the moped walk down from the view area.
Trooper Lorensen walked over to the rider, who, according to his Colorado ID, was 53-year-old Stanislaw Anntoni Choruzy JR.
The trooper identified himself and explained the reason for contacting him. Choruzy replied that the moped was a 49cc, and he didn't think it needed to be registered. During this initial contact, the trooper could detect a faint odor of alcohol coming from Choruzy's breath as he spoke.
While the trooper checked Choruzy's Colorado ID card on his computer, his driver's license status came back showing revoked for three or more prior refusals.
When asked specifically about insurance on the moped, Choruzy replied that he did not think it was required, just as he had with the registration. When asked about the refusals on his license status, Choruzy denied knowing about them. He also denied using any drugs or alcohol.
Trooper Lorensen informed Choruzy that the moped would be impounded, and he would inventory the vehicle. Before the inventory, Choruzy stated that he had an air pistol in one of the saddle bags and pointed to where it was.
Inside the saddle bag was a black case containing a loaded air pistol. At first glance, it looked like a real Smith & Wesson M&P pistol. Choruzy indicated he had the gun for self-defense. The trooper discussed prior felony convictions with Choruzy, and he admitted to being a felon.
Having learned this new information about Choruzy's felon status, Trooper Lorensen performed a III check through dispatch. Dispatch informed the trooper Choruzy did have a prior conviction for a violent felony.
The trooper then contacted Anthony Wilcox of the Uintah County Attorney's office and discussed the situation with Wilcox. He advised that he would take action if Trooper Lorensen arrested Choruzy.
After concluding the phone call with Wilcox, Trooper Lorensen told Choruzy what the prosecutor had said. Choruzy was placed under arrest.
While the trooper was searching Choruzy, he stated he had a THC vape pen. When asked if he had consumed any alcohol because the trooper could smell it, Choruzy again denied drinking any alcohol.
While the tow truck driver was preparing to load the motorcycle, a whiskey bottle that still had some liquid in it was found on the ground underneath where Choruzy had been sitting.
Choruzy was confronted about the bottle of whiskey, and he admitted it was his. After reading Choruzy's rights, he refused to answer any more questions about the bottle but did admit to using marijuana.
The trooper asked Choruzy if he would be willing to perform field sobriety tests, and he consented.
After finishing the SFSTs, the trooper administered a PBT, and the device showed a positive indication for alcohol. While conducting tests, Trooper Lorensen noticed a few common occurrences indicating possible impairment. Choruzy seemed to struggle with short-term memory. He would often forget instructions and need instructions repeated multiple times.
Choruzy was re-secured in handcuffs and placed in the back of the patrol vehicle. They then went to the Uintah Basin Healthcare. Inside the hospital, two vials of blood were collected from Choruzy's right arm and secured inside the patrol vehicle for evidence.
Once finished at the hospital, Choruzy was transported to the Uintah County Jail.
Trooper Lorensen notes: At multiple points during this incident, Choruzy indicated a lack of intent to remain in the state. He stated he was on his way to California when I contacted first contacted him. He also seemed to have an unusually relaxed attitude about his personal belongings, furthering my suspicions that he was a flight risk. He would make statements like I'll just buy new stuff.
Based on Trooper Lorensen's affirmation, the arresting officer, the undersigned magistrate, finds probable cause for Stanislaw Antoni Choruzy's arrest without a warrant. Stanislaw Antoni Choruzy may post bail in the amount of $5,000.00.
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