FINLEY, Wash. – Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle blocking the southbound lane on Haney Road. The driver was found unresponsive behind the wheel with an open Coors Light bottle in the center console, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies secured the scene with their patrol cars before making contact. The driver was found to be highly intoxicated and was taken into custody for DUI. Fortunately, no injuries resulted from the incident.

Additionally, deputies responded to multiple vehicle prowls over the weekend in the Reata area. Suspects targeted both unlocked and locked vehicles, causing window damage to steal items.

Patrols will be increased in the area to address this issue. Residents are advised to keep their vehicles locked and report any suspicious act

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