JONESBORO, Ark. — A driver who crashed into a home and injured a person on Saturday has been arrested for driving while intoxicated twice before. Saturday was his third DWI arrest and on Monday, the judge set a large requirement for his release.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department responded to the 800 block of Commerce Drive where an apartment had been hit by a truck, according to the probable cause affidavit. An off-duty deputy with the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office heard the accident and told police he had observed a white Dodge Ram that had crashed inside the apartment building.
The driver had crawled out of the passenger window and tried to walk past the deputy to the highway, but the deputy placed him into custody and held him in his patrol unit until other officers arrived.
A victim was inside of the apartment that was injured and transported by EMS to the hospital. Police reported on Facebook that the victim suffered only minor injuries.
JPD officers made contact with the suspect and noted they could smell a very strong odor of intoxicants on his breath, also noting slurred speech. Police searched him and found four Alprazolam pills in his pocket, along with a medicine bottle that had no label. The suspect was transported to St. Bernards and a search warrant for his blood was obtained and executed.
Brett Cook, 36, was arrested for second-degree criminal mischief, DWI-drugs, and DWI with a suspended license, all felonies; reckless driving, possession of a schedule IV or V substance, no proof of liability insurance, and expired vehicle license, misdemeanors. The suspect is also already on parole.
On Monday, Sept. 23, Cook was in court for his probable cause hearing. He claimed he had merely hit a wet spot in the road and lost control, but the state disagreed. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Katie Calaway noted several arrests and convictions for Cook and requested a $150,000 cash or surety bond. However, Judge David Boling decided to set an even higher requirement, ordering a $150,000 cash-only bond, meaning the full amount is required for his release. An alcohol monitor was also ordered as a condition for Cook’s release, should he post the bail.
Cook appeared to be shocked by the judge’s decision, and a loud outburst could be heard off-camera in the holding area of the jail following his appearance in court.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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