Just before 1:00 am Monday morning, June 20th, while on routine patrol near the intersection of Day Street and East Berrien, Galesburg Police observed a vehicle take a wide turn at the intersection and nearly strike the officer’s patrol vehicle. Police conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the male driver who initially gave police a false name and date of birth. The driver was eventually identified as 26-year-old Hurley Robertson of Galesburg. Robertson was emitting a strong alcoholic odor and spoke with a thick tongue, according to police reports. A field sobriety test showed numerous signs of impairment and Robertson was arrested. He was identified by a work ID found in his pocket. He was also in possession of about 2 grams of cannabis. Robertson had a non-extraditable warrant and an expired driver’s license. Robertson’s preliminary breath sample read his BAC as .124. He was charged with DUI A1, DUI A2, No Valid Driver’s License, Improper Lane Usage, and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.
