19-year-old Floridian Tyler Aaron Metsala rode as a passenger in his friend’s car when they were pulled over at Burger King in the early hours of January 20th. Officers noticed he had bloodshot eyes, slurred his speech, and reeked of alcohol. Once officers confirmed he was intoxicated, they learned he was not old enough to consume alcohol. Tyler also admitted to knowing that the driver was drunk as well. Officers deemed him to be a danger to himself and others, so they placed him into custody for public intoxication.
Month: February 2024
DUI: Marsha Hamler drinks before crashing into mailbox
36-year-old Marsha Lynn Hamler, a QuikTrip employee, was driving and collided with the mailbox of a Brigade Drive home around 2 p.m. January 19th. Hamler, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was visibly intoxicated when the police arrived. She told them she was taking prescription medications due to GI surgery. Hamler performed poorly on sobriety tests and agreed to provide a blood sample before being taken into custody for driving under the influence.
19-year-old Okora Dixon punches brother in face during argument
19-year-old Okora Tarai Dixon had a domestic dispute with her brother, Kieshun Dixon, at their family household on Jack Miller Boulevard in the early hours of January 19th. Officers arrived and spoke with Mr. Dixon, who advised that he and his sister had gotten into a fight. During their conversation, they observed Okora exiting from the house’s side door. She refused to stop when they told her to, so they detained her. Afterward, they continued speaking with Kieshun, who explained that he overheard Okora disrespecting their mother, Myeisha Parson, so he confronted her about it. Okora then got in Kieshun’s face and punched him. Then, Kieshun took her to the ground and held her there until their mother intervened. Both Kieshun and Parson informed officers that Okora threw the punch before Kieshun placed her on the floor. Okora was deemed as the primary aggressor before being taken into custody for domestic assault.
