Man accused of DUI with 3 youngsters in trunk, Westminster police say

Westminster police discovered three youngsters within the trunk of a automobile after pulling over the driving force and arresting him on suspicion of drunken driving, officers mentioned Tuesday.

The Jan. 23 incident was captured in a video from a Westminster Police Department officer’s body-worn digicam, the company mentioned on social media.

Police pulled over the 41-year-old driver after seeing him driving recklessly close to City Center Drive and 93rd Avenue at 5:15 p.m.

The video reveals the person telling an officer he was “acting like an idiot” earlier than he was pulled over however denying ingesting any alcohol.

Driver arrested for DUI, admits to driving with 3 youngsters in trunk

Yes, you learn that proper. Recently, a #WPD visitors officer noticed a automobile driving recklessly within the space of City Center Dr and 93rd Ave. When contacting the driving force, our officer instantly observed the odor… pic.twitter.com/RyORNsac2M

— Westminster Police (@WestminsterPD) February 3, 2026

When the officer asks if he’s positive as a result of the automobile smells like alcohol, the person tells the officer it’s his nicotine pouches.

The man initially agreed to do voluntary roadside maneuvers however then refused, which is when police arrested him.

After he was handcuffed, the person advised officers his youngsters have been within the trunk, Westminster police mentioned.

The video reveals one officer opening the trunk to search out the kids mendacity inside. As that officer helps the youngsters out of the trunk, the second officer leads the person away and asks, “You didn’t think that it would’ve been a good idea to say something before?”