The following is a press released issued by the Fort Bragg Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On 03/07/2021, at approximately 8:07 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of E. Pine Street for a report of a traffic collision that just occurred involving a vehicle striking a power pole. Dispatch relayed the vehicle to be described as a gray in color Ford Fusion, and the vehicle was potentially on fire. Officers subsequently responded and were provided further information from dispatch that the driver of the vehicle was attempting to flee the scene. Officers arrived promptly on scene and located the vehicle in question at the specified location.
Officers made contact with the sole occupant of the vehicle and observed an open container of alcohol inside. While speaking to the driver, who was later identified verbally as Rhonjene Ammerman, Officers observed objective symptoms of Ammerman being under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, it was determined through a records check that Ammerman had a suspended driver license due to having a prior conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Ammerman was requested to participate in standardized field sobriety tests which she agreed to. During testing, Officers deemed Ammerman was unfit to operate a motor vehicle based on her current alcoholic state. Ammerman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while having a suspended license. Ammerman was transported to Mendocino County Jail on the charges related to this incident.
The Police Department would like to thank the initial witness who reported this intoxicated driver to law enforcement. Questions regarding this press release may be directed to Sergeant McLaughlin at (707) 961-2800 ext. 123 or at jmclaughlin@fortbragg.com .
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