DUI Arrest

At about 3:30 p.m. this afternoon, Chico Police Officers responded to a reported vehicle collision on E. 8^th St near the intersection of Bartlett St.

Officers arrived on scene and determined Mr. Colin Blount (34 years) had been driving westbound on E. 8^th St near Bartlett St when he lost control of his vehicle.  Mr. Blount collided with another vehicle driving westbound on E. 8^th St, forcing both vehicles off of the roadway and into a gas station parking lot at the location.  The vehicles collided with a gas pump and another parked vehicle.  Fortunately, there were no injuries or road closures resulting from the collision.

During the collision investigation, Mr. Blount displayed objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication.  A DUI investigation was conducted, and Mr. Blount was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired by the effects of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of greater than .08%.

The Chico Police Department is committed to enforcing DUI-related offenses and actively investigates reports of alleged DUI activity.  The Chico Police Department would encourage citizens to call 911 should they witness a possible DUI within our community.

Location: E. 8^th St at Bartlett St., Chico

Suspect: Mr. Colin Blount

Victim: Withheld

Supervisor: Sgt. Lefkowitz

Lieutenant: Lt. Love

The Chico Police Department is committed to ensuring our community is a safe place to live, work, and recreate within!