THE APEX TIMES
Alexander Raitz was taken into custody Saturday after Louisville police alleged he was intoxicated with nitrous oxide and fled during a traffic stop, prompting multiple criminal charges.
Louisville police arrested Alexander Raitz following a chase in which officers said he was driving while under the influence of nitrous oxide, a substance sometimes sold in small canisters used for whipped-cream applications. The arrest was reported by WAVE on October 31, based on police statements connected to the case.
According to the report, Raitz was taken into custody after a Saturday incident that began when officers attempted to stop his vehicle. Police said he continued driving despite police intervention, leading to a car chase through Louisville streets before he was apprehended.
In the aftermath of the chase, police said Raitz was charged with multiple crimes. WAVE reported that the allegations included driving under the influence of nitrous oxide, though the report did not list all charges in the information provided in the discovery packet.
The WAVE report also said Raitz was arrested Friday, October 30, 2026, aligning with the image caption accompanying the story. The report’s published timestamp indicates the criminal case details were made public the following day, October 31.
Nitrous oxide intoxication allegations can affect judgment, coordination, and motor control, and cases involving alleged impairment while driving raise immediate public-safety concerns for other motorists, pedestrians, and first responders. In this instance, the alleged chase increased the potential risk by adding high-speed travel and evasive driving to the circumstances described by police.
Raitz’s case will proceed through the local criminal court process. As with other DUI-related matters, the next steps would typically include arraignment, possible bond determinations, and litigation over whether the evidence supports the specific impairment allegation and any additional counts tied to the chase and the initial stop.