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Posted: Mar 28, 2018 4:17 PMUpdated: Mar 28, 2018 4:17 PM

Man Charged with DUI, Drug and Gun Possession After Accident

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Max Gross

An impaired driver caused an accident in downtown Bartlesville on Tuesday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle, Elijah Robles appeared in court Wednesday facing a charge of driving under the influence as well as many other drug and weapon charges.

According to an affidavit, a citizen phoned in an accident report where Robles had rear-ended another vehicle. The officer who was on scene reported that Robles was speaking slowly in a slurred manner. Robles had the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person.

After Robles was placed under arrest a search of his vehicle was performed. The officer recovered a loaded Smith and Wesson handgun on the floorboard of the vehicle.

12 grams of marijuana and a digital scale were also found in a backpack in the trunk of the vehicle. Robles was also in possession of $1,808 believed to have been from drug proceeds.

Robles saw his bond set at $20,000. His next scheduled court appearance is set for April 27.


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