On January 4, 2024 at 10:28 PM, Tompkins County Sheriff's Deputies observed a red Mitsubishi SUV run a red light on West Seneca Street in the City of Ithaca. Deputies activated their emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the red Mitsubishi. The Mitsubishi continued to flee from deputies committing several vehicle and traffic law violations.
Deputies with assistance from the Ithaca Police Department located the red Mitsubishi shortly after deputies discontinued pursuing the Mitsubishi. The driver of the Mitsubishi was identified as Adriane E. Teabout, age 35 of Ithaca, NY. Through further investigation deputies determined that Teabout was intoxicated and arrested Teabout.
Teabout was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor), Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer (Misdemeanor), Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree (Misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle Third Degree (Misdemeanor) and numerous vehicle and traffic law violations. Teabout refused to take a breath test and was held for Centralized Arraignment Proceedings.
