(La Porte, IN) - An alleged alcohol impaired driver fleeing police in La Porte’s downtown area is looking at possible time in prison.

 

Carlos Mendoza is charged with operating while intoxicated and other counts like reckless driving.

 

Police said a patrol officer on Friday spotted a minivan traveling at high speeds in the area of Jefferson Ave. and Monroe St.  The officer turned around and was pursuing the vehicle, which ran stop signs at two intersections before coming to a stop.

 

Police said there was a bottle of tequila and other partially consumed alcoholic beverages in cup holders in the vehicle. .

 

Mendoza was arrested after refusing to submit to a blood alcohol test, police said.