Hazleton man cited for DUI

A Hazleton man was cited by McAdoo police after a traffic stop on July 19.

An officer on patrol at 1:40 a.m. saw a red GMC traveling south on Kennedy Drive. The on coming driver failed to dim his high beams, then stopped well beyond a "Stop Here On Red" sign at the intersection of Kennedy and Blaine streets.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jesus Ruiz.

Ruiz exhibited several signs of alcohol intoxication and agreed to perform field sobriety tests, which he failed.

He was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol and for traffic violations.