Cop put false info on WA accident report

Submitted by Calm-Championship472 t3_zo5xed in Washington

I was given multiple field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer test. (I blew zero cause i had not been drinking and the officer threw the plastic piece on the ground) The police report claims no field sobriety tests were given.

Update: I was driving on I5 back from Portland OR Thanksgiving night after visiting family. I was headed to Kitsap county area, either to my job (late shift) or home - depending on traffic and how much time I had.

I was running low on gas, pushing my limits and somehow missed my exit right in Tacoma area on I5, kinda by the Tacoma dome. I then got back on I5 but going (South not North)

I could feel my car running low on gas. With the city traffic I had floored it trying to get on 16(was taking the tacoma narrows bridge towards kitsap) at the last second.

I had ran out of gas right there. Off the road kinda in the ditch in front of a lightpole and damaged curb (previous damage from someone else, Google Maps even shows it)

I was able to prime the fuel pump (cycle the key) when i was able to restart the car for like 3seconds i floored the gas and just dug in the dirt.

An ambulance showed up asking if I was alright... they leave... a cop shows up and leaves cause I just called AAA for gas.

AAA shows up, freaks out about the pole being down and blames me- even thought i hadnt hit it. The police are called and two arive- the same cop as before along with another.

They questioned me about what happened and acted as if i was lying and runing out of gas. The cop from before then gave me multiple field sobriety tests. After blowing a zero (i had not been driking) he threw the plastic piece on the ground.

I was given an exchange of info (mine info and the DOT- due to curb damage which wasnt even caused by me) and a ticket for negligent driving

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Dr_Adequate t1_j0l7zld wrote

So what is your question here? What is the background? You're leaving some important information out.

>WA accident report

So you were involved in an auto accident? What are the details? What is the outcome you want here?

The best advice is always Don't talk to the cops, ever

If they call you in for more questioning, say no. Say you'll only discuss with your attorney present.

And for the love of FSM, get an attorney. Sounds like you are about to enter the human meat-grinder that is our legal system, and without representation you will come out the other end poorly. And relying on whatever rando's on the internet suggest will not be in your best interest.

get a lawyer now

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amaninseattle t1_j0lkv3w wrote

S/he’s still a little too buzzed to form a question …

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Calm-Championship472 OP t1_j0p6j42 wrote

I'm mainly wondering why a cop would claim no sobriety tests were given and why a cop would put no test given on the report.

As for the accident a accident report was filed but no accident happened. ( I just updated my post)

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banme5lol t1_j0ltmgm wrote

Relax 😂

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MrShasshyBear t1_j0om4hc wrote

Maybe not every cop is out to murder, rob, rape, and/ or ruin the life of random innocent citizens, but the many that will do will have a harder time if the lawyer does the talking and the citizen excerizes their 5th A

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Jaded-Environment-95 t1_j0lgb8z wrote

Request WSP provide dashcam footage from the officers vehicle. It should show the field sobriety tests being performed.

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hoehater t1_j0lqw9z wrote

Get a lawyer, file a request for dash and body cam footage of the incident.

If you can catch a cop in a lie you have a good chance of them dropping all charges. Better yet, if you catch a cop in a lie it brings doubt about all the previous cases they’ve been a part of..

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MrShasshyBear t1_j0omptt wrote

Might be a headache for OP, but it could literally save innocent citizen lives.

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mundane_prophet t1_j0kzxa8 wrote

This definitely a huge flag.

Unless they specifically have an accident "report" that only details facts about the accident. But doubtful. I am not sure who to bring this up to, but is not a good sign.

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lurker-1969 t1_j0lt16d wrote

I had the WSP falsify a recovered stolen vehicle report because they let go from their impound yard before the towing company bill was paid. They fucked up then filled out a report after the fact. These guys have some huge credibility problems.

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Calm-Championship472 OP t1_j0p6o7a wrote

Cops in WA can't even go after a stolen car, if the only crime is the car being stolen. WA has been going to shit espcially in the past 10years

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lurker-1969 t1_j0q7mw0 wrote

Yes, agreed. That comes directly from legislation passed the Progressive left Democratic party. This is a one party state and the Dem's are going to have a hay day the next couple of years passing these kind of laws.

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Salmundo t1_j0l7o00 wrote

Talk to an attorney.

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islandtaco287 t1_j0mfvwf wrote

OP, I'm lost. Can't answer your question with no background information.

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Hanse00 t1_j0n0o1k wrote

OP didn’t even have a question, it’s simply a statement.

Cool statement OP, what would you like us all to do with it?

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islandtaco287 t1_j0ohxxe wrote

Thank you for asking the question for OP, since this kid can't ask himself.

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ardesofmiche t1_j0mxi6o wrote

What did your lawyer say to do when you asked them?

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inventore-veritatis t1_j0luiiz wrote

Are you taking about the coding on the accident report or something written in the narrative? The alcohol coding on the report refers to chemical tests (breath, blood) after a DUI arrest is made, not roadside sobriety tests.

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Really_is_Travis t1_j0nlovc wrote

What did you blow at the station? You did blow at the station right?

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Calm-Championship472 OP t1_j0p6rrj wrote

No I blew along the road on I5 right past the Tacoma Dome

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Really_is_Travis t1_j0q1tds wrote

You refused to blow at the station because it's automatic license suspension if you don't? The one at the station is the only one that's admissible in court. This whole situation seems a little fishy fishy.

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Possum-Punk t1_j184v48 wrote

Don't accuse people of things when you didn't even read their post fully. OP said they were given a ticket, NOT a DUI, and never brought to the station.

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[deleted] t1_j0l10s4 wrote

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Calm-Championship472 OP t1_j0l82bk wrote

The officer is a Washington State Patrol Officer. Theres more to the whole story but I'm not going to put my personal info out here. This was in Tacoma, Pierce County WA late November, my court date is in 2023

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sirguynate t1_j0m2mj9 wrote

Call a lawyer.

Or, if you have a real question, create a throw-away account. Really paranoid? Then sign up for a VPN. Download a tor browser, create your throw away account, change the dates and locations to a city over and at least ask a real question and provide details so we can try to help.

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In the end? Call a lawyer.

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TryFengShui t1_j0mje2v wrote

If you can't afford a lawyer, contact the court to be appointed a public defender.

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