If you think DUI stops in Colorado are dull paperwork affairs, think again. Westminster police discovered that some drivers take “creative” risks to an entirely new level. What looked like an average, erratic-driving call soon revealed a scenario so bizarre that it belongs in a headline, not on the streets.
Officers patrolling near City Center Drive and 93rd Avenue noticed a car weaving dangerously through traffic. When they made contact with the driver, the smell of alcohol was unmistakable. The man, attempting to play it off, claimed he was only “acting like an idiot.” Convenient excuse. That is, until the reality behind the wheel came to light.
DUI Stops Reveal the Strangest Thing In Colorado
When the officer asked the driver to perform voluntary roadside maneuvers, he hesitated, then refused, prompting immediate handcuffs. It wasn’t long before the driver dropped a confession that made jaws hit dashboards. Three kids were hiding in his trunk. His children all under 12.
Upon opening the trunk, officers discovered three kids tightly packed inside, shivering in the Colorado cold but unharmed. Child Protective Services was called, and the children were safely returned to family. Police confirmed several bottles of alcohol were also in the vehicle, compounding the recklessness of the situation.
“You can’t make this stuff up,” one shocked follower writes.
“Bro is cooked,” one more adds.
Charges Piling Up
The driver now faces multiple charges, including DUI, reckless driving, failure to provide valid insurance, and three counts of child abuse. Westminster authorities described the event as “dangerous and shocking,” an understatement considering the circumstances.
While this incident is jaw-dropping, Colorado police routinely encounter bizarre scenarios during DUI stops. Officers have reported finding passengers dressed as clowns hiding in backseats, live snakes stashed in glove compartments, and even random furniture crammed into cars. These oddities are a reminder that law enforcement often witnesses situations stranger than fiction.
This Westminster stop is a chilling reminder: never underestimate what might be lurking in a vehicle. Colorado officers see it all, from reckless DUI drivers to the most bewildering attempts at hiding passengers. The moral? Keep your children safe, follow the law, and remember that a routine stop can quickly become headline news.
Dylan Cook 
Lola Wheeler 
