In a bizarre turn of events, a Utah woman found herself on the wrong side of the law after calling 911 to report a possible drunk driver while she was, in fact, intoxicated herself.
According to court documents and reported by the New York Post, 32-year-old Breanna Dawn Hernandez placed the call on August 16th from Woods Cross, Utah. Initially, she intended to report another driver she suspected of driving under the influence. However, the situation quickly unraveled as it became clear to the authorities that Hernandez herself was impaired.
As police pressed her for details about the alleged drunk driver, Hernandez provided her own license plate number. The situation took an even stranger turn when she began laughing on the phone, according to the report. This behavior raised immediate suspicion, leading officers to investigate further.
Police subsequently arrested Hernandez, charging her with DUI and possession of an open container in her vehicle. A search of her car revealed an almost empty bottle of Fireball whiskey, further solidifying the case against her.
Hernandez pleaded guilty to the DUI charge on Tuesday. As a consequence, she was sentenced to 12 days in jail and will serve 12 months of probation. Attempts to reach her lawyer for comment were unsuccessful.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of making responsible choices. It also highlights the effectiveness of law enforcement in identifying and apprehending individuals who put others at risk. The consequences of driving under the influence can be severe, as Hernandez discovered firsthand.