Previously convicted of seven DWIs, Gliddon William Davis, 73, of Conroe, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the felony offense of Driving While Intoxicated – Third or more.
The jury of 359th state District courth Judge Kathlee Hamilton needed less than two hours Wednesday night to find Davis guilty, and that he also used his vehicle as a deadly weapon. Because of Davis’ extensive history, his penalty range from enhanced to 25 years up to life in prison.On Sept. 1, 2009, Michael and Tracy witnessed Davis’ driving first hand. Driving on FM 1485 in New Caney, the Allens watched as Davis weaved all over the road, ran stop signs, almost hit mailboxes and garbage cans, and forced other others off the road.
Davis’ driving was so threatening, Tracy Allen, a Montgomery County employee, attempted a citizen’s arrest.
While detaining Davis, Tracy Allen observed several signs of intoxication, confirming her suspicions. Davis had slurred speech and “smelled like a bar,” according to a district attorney press release.
Allen tried to remove Davis’ keys from his car’s ignition, but sped off with her arm still reaching for the keys. Allen was tossed from the moving caravan, and moments later Davis bottomed out in a ditch.
“I commend the valiant actions of the Allens, who stopped Mr. Davis before he killed himself or someone else,” said Brett Ligon, Montgomery County District Attorney. “We are all safer with Mr. Davis, a violent criminal with a a flagrant disregard for public safety, behind bars for the rest of his life.”
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper William C. Smith found Davis stumbling as he walked. Because of Davis’ age and the fact he wore a prosthetic leg, the trooper could not perform all field sobriety tests. Still, Davis displayed numerous signs of intoxication
Smith also found seven empty, 16-ounce beer containers scattered near Davis’ driver’s seat. Davis told the trooper he began drinking a half-hour after leaving Victoria, and continued to drink the 160 miles to New Caney.
A sample of Davis’ blood obtained by a registered nurse and analyzed by a forensic scientist showed Davis’ blood alcohol was 0.19, which is more than double the legal limit of 0.08.
In addition to the previous DWI convictions, Davis had two counts of attempted rape, one assault with intent to commit rape and other felonies. It took the jury one hour to reach the sentence. He will not be eligible for parole until the age of 100. Read More
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