FERNDALE, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported today, March 12th, they had reason to recently arrest a Ferndale man 3 times over 4 days for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
WSP Trooper Rocky Oliphant identified the man as Devonte J. Einert, age 21.
According to a media release provided by Oliphant, on March 8th at around 2:40pm, a WSP trooper observed a vehicle Einert was driving swerving between lanes on I-5 between the Slater Road and Main Street interchanges. The trooper stopped the vehicle and arrested Einert for suspicion of DUI. Due to medical issues at the time, Einert was released to PeaceHealth St Joseph’s Medical Center staff and not booked into Whatcom County Jail.
On March 9th at about 1:20pm, Einert was identified as a driver involved in a non-injury crash on I-5 near Mount Vernon by another WSP trooper. He was again arrested for suspicion of DUI and again released to hospital staff after they determined an overnight stay was necessary.
On March 11th at about 9:45am, another WSP trooper observed a vehicle Einert was driving swerving between lanes on I-5 near Mount Vernon. The trooper stopped the vehicle and arrested him for suspicion of DUI. In this event, he was booked into the Skagit County Jail. Einert remained in custody pending $25,000 bond as of March 12th, according to jail records.
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