JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — One driver took the risk after metro Atlanta officers gave him a chance to not drive, even after possibly being drunk behind the wheel.
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It was Sunday, around 1:30 a.m. when Johns Creek Ofc. Knoll knocked on a car window trying to wake up a driver, who appeared to be slumped over and sleeping.
Moments later, Knoll was able to awaken the driver, identified as Asa Matteson.
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Officials said Knock wanted to make sure Matteson was okay and told him not to drive.
“I’m perfectly fine with you sitting here because it’s chilly, but don’t put that car in drive,” Knoll told Matteson.
When the officer stood behind the car, Matteson drove away, police said.
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Minutes later, officers conducted a traffic stop on Matteson. Officers were able to get him to stop.
“You were told not to drive, my man, " Knoll said.
He was arrested and charged with DUI.
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