From the Hood River Police Department Facebook page
On September 6, 2026, a Hood River City Police Officer stopped a vehicle for a speeding violation within the city limits of Hood River.
During the investigation, the Officer observed several signs of impairment. After completing field sobriety tests, the 20-year-old driver was taken into custody for DUII.
A search incident to the arrest revealed two concealed firearms within reach of both the driver and the 19-year-old passenger, along with a baggie containing cocaine and other impairing substances.
The 20-year-old driver was lodged at NORCOR on charges of DUII, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine), and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
The 19-year-old passenger was also lodged on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and a Probation Violation.
These weren’t accidents. These were choices.
Choosing to drive while impaired puts everyone on the road at risk. Every time someone gets behind the wheel under the influence, they are gambling with their own life and the lives of innocent people who have done nothing wrong.
Add illegal possession of firearms by individuals prohibited from possessing them, along with cocaine and other impairing substances inside the vehicle, and those poor decisions become even more dangerous.
We say it repeatedly because it matters: DUII is preventable. There is no excuse for choosing to drive impaired. Make the responsible choice—find a sober driver, call a friend, use a taxi , or simply don’t drive.
The Hood River Police Department will continue to take impaired driving seriously. Rain or shine, day or night, holiday weekend or ordinary weekday, we will be proactive in DUII enforcement.
