DUI Arrest In Uintah County Includes Felony Weapons Violation

A recent DUI arrest in Uintah County included a felony weapon violation. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle stopped at mile marker 149 on Highway 40, near the 2500 East intersection. A Busch Light can could be observed on the floorboard and the officer noted that the driver had red, glossy eyes and appeared nervous. Field sobriety testing was performed and a preliminary breath test yielded a positive result for alcohol. 22-year-old Walter Mateo Martinez was arrested. Prior to the vehicle being impounded, a Smith & Wesson rifle was found in the trunk of the vehicle. A records check confirmed that Martinez is a Category II restricted person. Martinez is charged with 3rd Degree Felony Prohibited Dangerous Weapon Conduct, as well as DUI and other traffic and equipment infractions.