Crime & Safety

Man Arrested For DUI Told Police He's Never Had Driver's License

A 29-year-old Clearwater man was arrested for driving under the influence after police said he drove onto a sidewalk.

Corey Sapigao was charged with DUI and driving without a license.
Corey Sapigao was charged with DUI and driving without a license. (Clearwater Police )

CLEARWATER, FL — A 29-year-old Clearwater man was arrested for driving under the influence after police said he drove onto a sidewalk.

According to Clearwater Police, a driver contacted police after seeing Corey Sapigao driving erratically near the intersection of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Belcher Road Saturday evening. The driver told 911 that Sapigao seemed to be unable to stay in his lane and, at one point, drove up onto the sidewalk.

He was stopped by officers a few blocks west of the intersection. Not only was he charged with DUI but he told officers that he's never had a valid driver's license in any state.

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