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New details released on suspect Brandon Portillo

Officers told Brandon Portillo that he killed a police officer, and he went back to sleep.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — New details have been released in the case against 26-year-old Brandon Portillo.

Portillo is accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing into several police units killing Corpus Christi Police Officer Alan McCollum. 

When backup arrived, officers found a crash involving three police cars and two other vehicles.

According to an arrest report, Portillo was found getting out of the black Chevy Silverado and '"did not seem concerned or aware of what had just happened."

When Portillo was arrested, the reporting officer said he smelt of alcohol, and his eyes appeared red and glossy. 

The report goes on to state that a field sobriety test could not be completed because Portillo started to fall asleep.

According to Police, Portillo was believed to be under the influence. 

Portillo was transported to Doctor's Regional Hospital, where he reportedly stayed asleep and was snoring loudly.

When Portillo woke up, he asked why he was handcuffed and couldn't contact his family. Officers told Portillo that he killed a police officer, and he went back to sleep. 

Medical staff advised Portillo had a bleed in his spine, and he was transported to Bay Area. During the transport, Portillo opened his eyes and told the officers, "my life is over." 

Police also found Portillo had been driving with a suspended license since July 31, 2019.

Portillo remains in jail on a $1.5 million bond.

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