Central Nebraska Today
GRAND ISLAND — A woman was arrested in Grand Island for her fourth driving under the influence offense during afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 26.
According to the Grand Island Police Department, officers were informed of an intoxicated woman who had attempted to purchase alcohol. The purchase was denied, and the woman left the store.
The plate number was provided, and officers initiated a traffic stop after a traffic infraction was observed in the area of E. Phoenix and S. Pine St.
Upon contacted with the woman, identified as Shannon Eads, officers noted the odor of alcohol, Eads slow and slurred speech and her bloodshot eyes, according to the GIPD.
A Standardized Field Sobriety Test was attempted but was stopped due to safety reasons. Eads eventually submitted a preliminary blood test which resulted in a fail.
Eads was taken to CHI Health St. Francis for medical clearance and a legal blood draw. Following this, she was booked into the Hall County Department of Corrections.
According to the GIPD, Eads’ driver history showed she had three prior DUI convictions in the past 15 years.
