Three Jasper men were arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest on an ATV

5-17-25

On Saturday at around 3:41 p.m., a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper was on patrol on Hwy 63 West. Before long, he conducted a traffic stop on FM 2799, near Cr 194 when he saw a Polaris Ranger traveling west on the highway.

According to the DPS report, when he attempted to stop the vehicle, he activated his lights and sirens, but the three men turned around and looked back at the patrol car but showed no signs of slowing down in fact they refused to immediately stop.

When the Polaris finally came to a stop on Hwy 63 west, near C.R. 114, all three men were commanded to exit the vehicle and lay on the ground.

The driver was immediately arrested for fleeing from law enforcement without incident. The front right passenger was told to rollover and put his arms behind his back so that he could be handcuffed, but he refused to do so by tensing up his arms and pulling them away. The Trooper was finally able to detain him without incident. The rear right passenger was handcuffed without incident, but due to intoxication, the man lost his balance, fell into the ditch, and refused to get up by placing his heels up to his butt when being assisted by officers.

In a search of the Polaris, multiple open alcoholic beverage containers were discovered in the front and rear of the vehicle.

53-year-old William Bluitt Jr. of Jasper

The driver, identified as 53-year-old William Bluitt Jr. of Jasper, was arrested and charged with Fleeing from Law Enforcement, a misdemeanor offense.

52-year-old Roy Adams of Jasper

The front right passenger, identified as 52-year-old Roy Adams, was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest during Search and/or Transport, both misdemeanor offenses.

76-year-old William Bluitt of Jasper

The rear right passenger, identified as 76-year-old William Bluitt of Jasper was also arrested and charged with Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest during Search and/or Transport, both misdemeanor offenses.

All three suspects were transported to the Jasper County jail for processing.

As always, these individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.