Suspected drunk driver arrested by EGPD after found passed-out in running car, kids in back seat

August 7, 2018 |  

An Elk Grove man is in custody at the Sacramento County Jail after he allegedly was found passed out in a running car with unsecured children.

Just before 9:30 p.m. on Monday, August 6 Elk Grove Police responded to Bruceville Road and Laguna Boulevard regarding a car parked in the roadway with its engine running. Officers observed Keveonte Maurice Ridgle, 25, was behind the wheel reportedly passed-out and two small children in the back seat that were not properly restrained. 

After being awoken, Ridgle displayed objective signs of impairment and failed a field sobriety test. When Ridgle was taken into custody, he reportedly resisted.

Ridgle is held on two misdemeanor and one felony charges. Arraignment will be on Wednesday, August 8.