Man Charged With DUI After Fleeing From Police

A Hopkinsville man was charged with DUI and fleeing from law enforcement after a traffic stop on West 7th Street Thursday night.

Hopkinsville Police say they attempted to stop 34-year-old Alvaro Lopez for swerving back and forth then nearly hitting a guardrail.

He reportedly failed to stop right away and continued on turning onto North Drive then Thomas Street before coming to a stop. Police say he had slurred speech and could not maintain his balance.

He was arrested and charged with second-degree fleeing or evading police and DUI.

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