Deputies’ Well-Being Check Leads to DUI and Drug Arrest

Published on February 18, 2026

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[Weld County, COLO.] Yesterday, around 5:30 A.M. Weld County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were called to the 15800 block of Casler Ave, in the Aristocrat Ranchettes for a check on the well-being. The reporter said a man in a pickup truck was sitting in the intersection, slumped over the wheel for several minutes.

A patrol deputy arrived and found the truck along with one male occupant who was later identified as 19-year-old, D’Andrae Chavoya-Hernandez. Chavoya-Hernandez was in the driver’s seat of the truck sleeping, with the vehicle running, and the window rolled down. The deputy noticed smoke was coming from the vehicle hood and attempted to remove the keys from the ignition. Chavoya-Hernandez woke up, and while interacting with him the deputy suspected he was intoxicated.

Prior to investigating Chavoya-Hernandez for driving under the influence (DUI), Chavoya-Hernandez allowed the deputy to pat him down. The deputy saw and recovered a marijuana tube, and a plastic baggie. The deputy did a more thorough search of Chavoya-Hernandez and discovered a large amount of cash, and two small baggies with a white powdery substance which later tested presumptive positive for cocaine.  The deputy also recovered a bag that had several small 1”x1” baggies in it.

A DUI investigation was conducted, and the deputy determined there was probable cause to arrest Chavoya-Hernandez. The truck Chavoya-Hernandez was in allegedly did not have a valid registration and since the vehicle was stopped in the middle of the road, it created a traffic hazard. Before the vehicle was towed, deputies also recovered a firearm with no serial number.

Chavoya-Hernandez was arrested on suspicion of the following charges:

  • Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence
  • Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
  • Possess Firearm Without Serial Number
  • Controlled Substance Special Offender-Deadly Weapon
  • Failed to Display Valid Registration

The sheriff’s office encourages community members to report any concerning activity to local law enforcement. We are grateful for calls like this, which help us keep Weld County safe.

All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law. 

 

 

 

 

 

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