Sierra Vista Police Reports Jul 2, 2009
1:33 a.m. A man, 27, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic stop in the area of Moson Road and Highway 90. 3:54 a.m. A man, 36, was booked into the Cochise County Jail on charges of domestic violence/violation of a court order. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Pickup Truck Hits Business, Creates Big Mess Jul 2, 2009
The driver was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving. Copyright 2009 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Records for June 22 - June 28, 2009 Jul 2, 2009
EDITOR S NOTE: The names of ALL people arrested for the offense of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence and taken to the Aransas County Detention Center will be published. Formal charges may be made or dropped following the arrest. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
• Jerome courts Jul 2, 2009
Beth Anne Howell, driving under the influence. Honover R. Salinas, driving under the influence, driving without privileges, operate a motor vehicle without liability insurance ... Thomas A. Garcia, driving under the influence (felony), driving without privileges, open container. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cities get smaller cut of traffic tickets Jul 2, 2009
Other crimes, such as driving under the influence, are sometimes detected during routine traffic stops. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Waiting game continues on state budget Jul 2, 2009
Hancock County deals with a number of alcohol abuse cases, which includes underage drinking and driving under the influence. One component of the sentencing for alcohol cases is having an alcohol evaluation done before sentencing is handed down. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
3 plead guilty in home invasion Jul 2, 2009
Clayburn Lee Jefferson, 62, of 103 Cobblestone Road, Walnut Grove, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, third or subsequent offense, and was sentenced to five years and fined $2,000. Michael Herbert Colter, 49, of 434 Austin St., pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, third or subsequent offense, and received a one-year sentence and a $2,000 fine ... Eric Matthew Holmes, 30, of 312 Mobile St., Louisville, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Lincoln men hospitalized after wreck on I-55/Veterans ramp Jul 1, 2009
Maestas was arrested on a preliminary charge of driving under the influence, state police said. Posted in , on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 12:00 am Updated: 1:24 am. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Coming Soon: A Breathalyzer in Every Car? Jul 1, 2009
A new highway bill pending before Congress would instruct all 50 states to require every motorist convicted of driving under the influence equip their car with interlock systems that shut down a vehicle when a measured amount of alcohol is detected. There are already about 150,000 interlock system now in cars in the U.S., placed there for drivers with multiple DUI convictions. (Time.com)
Man charged in connection with fatal crash Jul 1, 2009
Justin Daniel Breazeale, 23, is also charged with driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury. He faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wellesley Townsman police log: June 11 Jul 1, 2009
On June 6 at 12:36 a.m., Whitney J. Simpson, 21, of 15 Lady Slipper Lane, Franklin, was arrested and charged with a marked lanes violation; failure to stop at a red light or a stop sign; failure to stop for a police officer while operating a motor vehicle; domestic assault and battery; aggravated assault and battery on a police officer; driving under the influence of liquor; operating recklessly so as to endanger; intimidating a witness; and simple assault and battery on a police officer.... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
MARSHFIELD COURT NEWS: June 15 to 26 Jul 1, 2009
A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol filed against Lucio Dossantos, 29, 7 Fox Run St., Marshfield, was dismissed. The charge originated June 12, 2005, in Kingston. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Police: This week in Somerville arrests Jul 1, 2009
Michael Evans, 37, of 107 Hancock St., Stoneham, June 24, 1:18 p.m., charged on a warrant for third offense of driving under the influence of drugs, possession of a Class B drug, conspiracy to violate drug law, larceny over $250 and a subsequent offense of possession of Class B drugs. Yahaira Gonzalez, 33, of 267 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, June 24, 8:11 p.m., charged on a warrant for driving with a suspended license, number plate violation and a miscellaneous equipment violation. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Arkansas linebacker dismissed after DUI arrest Jun 30, 2009
- Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the team after a weekend arrest on a charge of driving under the influence. Coach Bobby Petrino announced Battle's dismissal Monday, saying only that he'd violated team rules. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Man avoid prison for DUI Jun 30, 2009
POCATELLO -- A local man will remain on probation despite driving under the influence just six days after being sentenced for felony possession of cocaine. Adam Tyler Jensen, 28, was sentenced on May 4 to the cocaine charge and was given a two-year fixed, two-year indeterminate sentence. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Foot injury could end Yao’s career Jun 30, 2009
Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been cut from the team after an arrest for driving under the influence. NFL Eagles, running back McCoy agree The Eagles agreed to a four-year deal with second-round draft choice running back LeSean McCoy, according to his agent. (Boston Globe)
'Worst offender' gets 5 years Jun 30, 2009
A man has been sentenced to slightly more than five years in prison after being found to be a "worst offender." Prosecutors say that Jimmie Richardson pleaded guilty to felony assault on a police officer, felony eluding, criminal mischief and driving under the influence. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit, Dragged by Car Jun 30, 2009
Officers say Matanza had signs and symptoms of driving under the influence. He was arrested and charged with felony DUI.. (KLAS-TV)
Crash injures 2 Philly police officers; 1 critical Jun 30, 2009
Police say the 24th District officers had stopped a car at about 1 a.m. Sunday in the Bridesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia. While officers were doing an inventory of the vehicle, a Honda Ridgeline traveling at high speed hit the stopped car and the patrol car. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Battle Kicked Off Team Jun 30, 2009
Battle, 20, was arrested early Sunday and faces charges of driving under the influence and violation of the citys noise ordinance. He was also charged in connection with violation of implied consent law after refusing to take a breathalyzer test. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Arkansas dismisses Battle following DUI arrest Jun 30, 2009
-- Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the team after a weekend arrest on a charge of driving under the influence. SEC blog. (ESPN -- College Football)
Magistrate report Jun 30, 2009
Timothy Walker, 43, Gay Street, Salisbury, was charged with driving under the influence after a two-vehicle collision on May 2. Police said Walker collided with a juvenile who was riding a peddle bike at 8:05 p.m. on Sherman Alley in Salisbury. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Interlock devices a no-brainer - Monday, June 29, 2009 Jun 29, 2009
The American Beverage Institute, to no one's surprise, is mounting a campaign against the recently released draft of the federal highway bill that calls for each state to install breathalyzers in the cars of those found guilty of driving under the influence ... It's certainly no secret that MADD has been pushing states to enact stricter laws when it comes to driving under the influence. (Missoulian, MT)
County Lines Jun 29, 2009
Carlos Enrique Pineda Lopez, 24, of Santa Maria was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, hit and run, and driving without a license ... Fidel Martinez Venegas, 33, of Santa Maria was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license. (Santa Maria Times)
Georgia Law Chills Latino Home-Buying Market Jun 29, 2009
The law will require companies with state contracts to verify employees' immigration status, penalize employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants, curtail many government benefits to illegal immigrants and require that jailers check the immigration status of anyone who is charged with a felony or driving under the influence. "For Latinos, buying a home is the American dream, but, you know, at this time they are hesitant to accomplish that dream," said Eliezer Velez, who provides housing... (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Three struck by vehicle, injured Jun 29, 2009
A 31-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence in connection with the incident. The Burleigh County state's attorney is still reviewing what charges he will face. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Something Old, Something New Beats L.A. Jun 29, 2009
Belisario Nailed for DWI The Dodgers confirmed reliever Ronald Belisario was arrested after the first game of the Seattle series on suspicion of driving under the influence. "Whenever a member of your organization is said to be in violation of the law, it is disappointing," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti by an e-mail from the public relations staff. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Political parties urged to bury differences, support government Jun 29, 2009
On the recent spate of accidents, Rev. Titi-Ofei charged drivers to be careful on the roads and desist from driving under the influence alcohol and called for a review of the country's traffic laws. Rev. Titi-Ofei urged the youth to desist from get-rich-quick attitude and embrace the word of God to enable them to achieve their objectives in life. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Torre meets with Belisario about arrest Jun 29, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers manager Joe Torre had a private meeting with reliever Ronald Belisario, who was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol near his Pasadena apartment. Torre said the meeting was "short," but that he let the 26-year-old rookie know that he is in the public eye and such behavior will not be tolerated. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
L.A.'s Belisario arrested on DUI suspicion Jun 28, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol near his Pasadena apartment and released later on bail, the Los Angeles Times reported. Belisario, who pitched a scoreless ninth inning of the Dodgers' 8-2 win over Seattle on Friday night, was at Dodger Stadium and in uniform for Saturday night's game with the Mariners. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Dodger arrested for suspected DUI Jun 28, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Authorities say Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ronald Belisario has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. California Highway Patrol officer Francisco Villalobos says Belisario was pulled over just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday in Pasadena after CHP officers observed him talking on his cell phone. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Merseal gets 5 years supervised probation for assault Jun 28, 2009
Kristine L. Goesman, 38, of Park Hills, was sentenced to six years in prison for endangering the welfare of a child by driving under the influence of drugs with a child in her car. The sentence will run concurrent or along with the sentence she is currently serving. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
• Law & Disorder in Cassia County Jun 28, 2009
Driving under the influence ... He was arrested for excessive driving under the influence. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Ex-Harrisburg resident receives 75-month term Jun 27, 2009
Earlier this month, Kelley pleaded no contest to charges of second-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Second-degree manslaughter is a Measure 11 offense that carries a mandatory minimum sentence with no option for early release. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Chargers Finally Healthy and Eager to Contend Jun 27, 2009
It's possible if is eventually convicted of a driving under the influence charge, which would be his second such incident. If NFL commissioner Roger Goodell takes a look at Jackson's off-the-field troubles, might a suspension be forthcoming. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Court clears James Jun 27, 2009
The 19-year-old driver of the truck, Jonathan Martin McRobie of Elk Garden, was indicted by a Mineral County Grand Jury for driving under the influence of alcohol causing death, negligent homicide, DUI, involuntary manslaughter, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Although James represented McRobie in the case, which ultimately resulted in a plea bargain in which McRobie entered a plea of nolo contendere to the lesser charge of unlawful driving while DUI causing a death, the Reeds... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Court clerk charged with theft Jun 27, 2009
The cash, which city officials first noticed was missing in April, came from bonds collected from people arrested for a traffic violation such as reckless driving or driving under the influence. Police book the driver into the Gwinnett County Jail, and he posts a cash bond equal to the amount of the traffic fine in order to get out. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Coast Guard Cracks Down On BUI Jun 26, 2009
"Unfortunately, the word hasn't gotten out quite as well about boating under the influence, as it has about driving under the influence," Lt. John Conboy said. "Just trying to have a little more surge out there, get people to know about that.". (News4Jax.com, FL)
Alleged drunken driver arrested in three deaths Jun 26, 2009
The accident occurred near the intersection of Jensen and Armstrong avenues about 9:30 p.m. Willie Rivera Jr., 32, who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, was arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence ... The accident occurred near the intersection of Jensen and Armstrong avenues about 9:30 p.m. Willie Rivera Jr., 32, who was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, was arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the... (Fresno Bee)
Police log: Week of July 25 Jun 26, 2009
Ave. and Somerville Avenue and charged driving under the influence of alcohol ... June 19, 11:07 p.m.: Joseph Cottier, 44, of 7 Tanglewood Ave., Billerica, was arrested in Porter Square for driving under the influence of liquor and driving with a suspended license. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Sheriffs office lists arrests Jun 26, 2009
Arrests were for: driving under the influence, 6; driving during suspension/revocation, 11; misdemeanor assault, 2; misdemeanor theft, 3; forgery, 2; bad checks, 5; drugs, 16; liquor law violations, 12; offenses against family/children, 3; sex offenses, 1; and other, 38. Offenses included: felony assault, 1; misdemeanor assault, 9; burglary, 5; felony theft, 5; misdemeanor theft, 11; auto theft, 2 (2 recovered); vandalism, 8; and other, 2. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Records for June 15 - June 21, 2009 (307) Jun 25, 2009
EDITOR S NOTE: The names of ALL people arrested for the offense of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence and taken to the Aransas County Detention Center will be published. Formal charges may be made or dropped following the arrest. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Stolen beer leads to high-speed chase Jun 25, 2009
Dawn Linssens, 46, of Port Orange was arrested June 6 and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and driving under the influence of alcohol ... Based on the results of the exercise, Linssens was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Spearfish man charged with vehicular homicide in Orman Dam death (6042) Jun 25, 2009
The 18-year-old Berry of Spearfish was also charged with driving under the influence, underage drinking and no proof of financial responsibility. According to a South Dakota Highway Patrol affidavit, Berry was driving near Orman Dam on Owl Creek Road near the Arpan Road junction at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
StatoilHydro fights Lithuanian alcohol ban: report Jun 25, 2009
"The consequence may be that we will close the gas stations at night," he said, adding that the company was prepared to help implement other measures to lower the number of road deaths in Lithuania, such as stricter punishment for driving under the influence ... driving under the influence. (Yahoo News)
Your views: Talk of the town Jun 25, 2009
I have a brother-in-law in the middle of a 14-year sentence for killing a man while driving under the influence of alcohol. Is Stallworths sentence fair. (Florida Today)
Mental eval. for chase suspect Jun 25, 2009
Kasparek is charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence, driving without privileges and felony eluding an officer. He remains in the Bannock County Jail on a 42,000 bond. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Police Blotter: June 25, 2009 Jun 25, 2009
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE ARRESTS. Richard Harold Hatfield, 48, of the 1200 block of Kenny Drive, Yuba City, was arrested by the Marysville Police Department at 10 p.m. June 22 in the 1900 block of Buchanan Street. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Man nabbed for DUI accused of trying to bribe cops Jun 25, 2009
-- Athens Police Capt. Marty Bruce said a man arrested for driving under the influence faces additional charges after attempting to bribe two police officers to "go away." The man was charged Monday after officers Josh Garlen and Cortny Barksdale responded to a call about a fight. After resolving the dispute, Garlen and Barksdale advised the 29-year-old man to walk home because he was too intoxicated to drive. (Fresno Bee)
• Motion made to suppress DUI stop Jun 25, 2009
Motion made to suppress DUI stop T.F. man with long DUI record awaits trial in felony case By Damon HunzekerTimes-News writer BURLEY - The lawyer for Gaylin Ted Patterson, 39, of Twin Falls, filed a motion Wednesday to suppress the traffic stop that led to his March 14 arrest for felony driving under the influence and injury to children. He was also charged in Cassia County 5th District Court with trespassing and leaving the scene of an accident after the alleged incident in Oakley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Courts, 6/23 Jun 24, 2009
Driving under the influence ... Driving under the influence or refusal to submit to test. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
OSP: 2 drug-related arrests Jun 24, 2009
They charged the driver, Paul Brewer, 29, with driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless endangering, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, driving uninsured and having an open container. They charged Brewer's passenger, Angela Ramberg, 39, with possession of meth and an open container. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Palo Alto police arrest man for auto theft Jun 24, 2009
Cabrera was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, auto theft, driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence of drugs. Comments. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Crime Watch (June 24) Jun 24, 2009
Hadly Shane Blakenship, 22, of Toledo, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants after an officer stopped him for improper right turn and failure to drive on the right side of the highway ... Perseus Aquiles Ilias, 21, of Corvallis, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving and third-degree assault following a vehicle crash. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Deputies arrest 13 in 'Desert' operation Jun 23, 2009
man was arrested for driving under the influence after spinning "cookies" in front of two uniformed officers, pulling his ATV up next to the deputies, staring at them and asking, "What?" Sevart said. "Cookies" refers to people driving in tight, fast, often out-of-control circles. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
• 5th District Court News Jun 23, 2009
Delores Lisa Spencer, 42, Hansen; driving under the influence; July 2 preliminary hearing; 25,000 bond; public defender appointed. Raymond Ruben Esparza, 22, Twin Falls; possession of controlled substance; 25,000 bond; July 2 preliminary hearing; public defender appointed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Motorhome driver charged in fatal I-5 crash Jun 23, 2009
The Oregon State Police says the driver of a motor home who caused a fatal crash on Interstate 5 near Creswell last week was charged Monday with assault, manslaughter and driving under the influence of intoxicants. Stephen Whitaker of Cottage Grove was arrested after getting treatment for his own injuries at a Springfield hospital. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Man pinned between patrol car, another vehicle Jun 23, 2009
Kalakosky was charged with third-degree driving while license suspended, two counts of third-degree assault and driving under the influence. She is being held in Kittitas County Jail on no bail. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
County budget cuts: Some suspects may not be prosecuted Jun 23, 2009
That means the misdemeanor cases that would continue to be prosecuted are domestic violence, driving under the influence, and firearms cases directly affecting public safety, according to the budget proposal. Officials from the District Attorney's Office weren't available for comment Monday. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
• Utah man admits to possessing stolen vehicle Jun 23, 2009
Camacho is additionally charged with driving under the influence, driving without privileges, dispensing alcohol to a minor, open container, battery and providing false information, and has a pretrial in that case set for today in Twin Falls, according to online court records. According to a police affidavit filed with the court, Camacho is allegedly connected to a Mexican drug cartel and a criminal gang. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
DUI sentences vary too widely - Monday, June 22, 2009 Jun 22, 2009
In fact, we would like to see driving under the influence treated as a felony before a fourth conviction. People who have too much to drink and then slide behind the wheel of a car are not just gambling with their lives they are also risking the lives of others. (Missoulian, MT)
11 arrested in Fresno DUI sweep Jun 22, 2009
Fresno police arrested 11 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence and impounded 26 vehicles during a saturation patrol in northwest Fresno Saturday night. The vehicles were impounded because drivers did not have valid drivers licenses. (Fresno Bee)
DUI Enforcement Officer Charged With DUI (8:00 p.m.) Jun 22, 2009
(AP) - A Virginia Beach police officer who arrested former NFL star Bruce Smith on a drunken driving charge last month has been charged with driving under the influence. Virginia Beach police say Bryan K. Womble was arrested early Saturday after officers responded to a two-vehicle crash in Virginia Beach. (WTVR.com, VA)
SAN MARCOS: Eight arrested at traffic checkpoint Jun 21, 2009
SAN MARCOS ---- Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at a sobriety checkpoint Friday night, a sheriff's sergeant said. Deputies inspected 236 of 5,353 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint held in the 800 block of West San Marcos Boulevard from 7 p.m. Friday until 1 a.m. Saturday, Sgt. Cliston Hensley said. (North County Times)
Public Safety Jun 21, 2009
Larman Blaine Weiser, 37, 1739 Bisbee St., probation violations (driving under the influence of an intoxicant and harassment), held without bail. James Anthony Craiger, 42, 2138 White St., probation violation (possession of methamphetamine), held in lieu of $7,500 bail. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
