Crime & Safety

Deerfield Police Arrest Lake Forest Man for DUI

The following arrest information was supplied by the Deerfield Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Byron Smith, 53, of Lake Forest was arrested March 22 for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage, according to Deerfield Police reports. 

After receiving a call about an intoxicated driver, police located Smith driving northbound on Waukegan Road south of Deerfield High School, according to the report. Police observed Smith driving below the posted 35-mile-per-hour speed limited and weaving within his lane. 

Once Police stopped Smith, a strong odor of alcohol was noticed. He refused field sobriety tests and a breath test telling police to “just arrest” him, according to the report. He was released on bond and will appear in Lake County Court at 9 a.m. April 10 in Waukegan. 

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