Interstate 64 Back Open After Crash (7:09am) Oct 14, 2008
Police do not think he was driving under the influence. But he has been charged with reckless driving. (WTVR.com, VA)
Son of renowned French actor Depardieu dies at 37 Oct 14, 2008
In June, he was jailed for two months for driving under the influence. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Court news -- Sept. 23 to Oct. 10 Oct 14, 2008
A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol filed against Daniel R. Metcalf, 33, 76 Donald Road, Marshfield, was dismissed ... Elizabeth R. Eldridge, 56, 4 The Village, Marshfield, was found not guilty on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (second offense) ... Susan A. Whitley, 53, 21 Frisbie Road, Marshfield, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs, possession of a class D drug, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of property damage and... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Latest arrest reports Oct 13, 2008
Charge: driving under the influence ... Charges: driving under the influence, possession of marijuana ... Charges: driving under the influence, resisting arrest without violence, resisting arrest with violence. (Florida Today)
County Lines for October 13, 2008 Oct 13, 2008
Rafael was charged with felony evading, possession of a dangerous weapon, driving under the influence of alcohol and a violation of parole, and was booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail. From staff reports. (Santa Maria Times)
Logbook (13) Oct 13, 2008
A 22-year-old man was ultimately arrested for driving under the influence, drug violations and having no driver license. Truck Theft. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
2 running for judge have past DWIs Oct 12, 2008
Rand, 45, was convicted of driving under the influence in 1984 and in 1987. He was also charged with impaired driving in 1997, but was found not guilty by a Wake judge, according to court records. (News & Observer)
DeKalb County (117) Oct 11, 2008
Daniel R. Homola, 21, of Harvard was charged with driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content greater than ... Darrell Keasler, 29, of Leland was charged with driving under the influence, driving with expired registration, driving too fast for conditions and driving an uninsured vehicle. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Palin ethics lapse cited Oct 11, 2008
Todd Palin has admitted he made several inquiries about Wooten because of concerns that the trooper had behaved improperly, by driving under the influence of alcohol, shooting a moose without a permit, threatening Palin's father and striking his own stepson with a low-level electric Taser. "We feel the governor is vindicated. . . . She had the authority and acted with the proper authority" in removing Monegan, Meghan Stapleton, a McCain-Palin campaign spokeswoman, said in an interview. (Los Angeles Times)
Texas sex offender arrested in Canton Oct 11, 2008
Garza was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, driving without a license, weaving over a roadway, obstruction of an officer and violation of the Georgia Sex Offender Registry. Bob Post, a sex offender investigator with the sheriff s office, uncovered evidence that Garza had been living at the Preston Glenn apartments for six weeks and was working in Cherokee County, the release said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The way media houses have been affected in J&K Oct 11, 2008
SLIDESHOW As the police noose tightens around drinking and driving in Mumbai, we look at some famous faces worldwide who've joined the notorious Driving Under the Influence (DUI) club, in their elite cars. SPECIAL. (Daily News & Analysis)
Editor's Mailbag (Oct. 10) Oct 11, 2008
Sort of like what they do to those people who are caught driving under the influence they place them in a diversion program. I believe that if this were to take place, then there would be fewer repeat offenders. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Injured Bus Passenger Dies At Hospital Oct 11, 2008
Dozens of people were also injured in the wreck on Sunday night, and the driver of the casino-bound bus, Quintin J. Watts, is now under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Investigators said Watts, 52, has a history of traffic violations. (KCRA 3, CA)
No bond ruling for teen charged in fatal hit-and-run Oct 11, 2008
Grand jurors charged him with three counts of first-degree homicide by vehicle, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count each of hit-and-run, underage possession of alcohol and driving without a license. A juvenile court judge already denied an earlier request for bail. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UT punter's return brings stability Oct 11, 2008
He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence after hitting a parked car and leaving the scene in the wee hours of Feb. 17. Fulmer not only benched him for five games but also took away his scholarship. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Charges filed against O'Neill in deadly wrong-way crash Oct 11, 2008
According to Steele, homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence is a second-degree felony and carries a mandatory minimum of three years imprisonment ... Roisin O'Neill is additionally charged with homicide by vehicle, recklessly endangering another person, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance, reckless driving, driving the vehicle at safe speed, obedience to traffic control device, one-way roadway and rotary traffic islands. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
• 5th District Court news Oct 11, 2008
Jason G. Bean, 22, Buhl; driving under the influence; 500 fine, 300 suspended; 90 ... Rey D. Juarez Vega, 22, Rogerson; driving under the influence; withheld judgment granted; 500 fine, 300 suspended; 90 ... Thomas R. Dickison, 25, Twin Falls; driving under the influence; 500 fine, 300 suspended; 90. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Georgia Law Chills Latino Home-Buying Market Oct 11, 2008
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 advice... (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Bus Crash Death Toll Rises Oct 11, 2008
Hes under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Father, son arrested in marijuana investigation Oct 11, 2008
CR Alumni wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:08 PM:" Have you guys thought, that maybe when they did the drug bust, that they were looking for more then just the marijuana at the time? And also, being a fellow law enforcement officer myself, marijuana can do damage specially when your driving under the influence of it and running a stop sign and almost t-boning a police officer and then getting into a pursuit. Food for thought. ". tushyturtle wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:42 PM:" In response to DUH.... Your... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Editorial: Weekly DUII, MIP tally was sobering (Oct. 5) Oct 11, 2008
She was arrested for driving under the influence, refusing a breath test and speeding. 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, a state trooper on a bicycle cites a 21-year-old for furnishing alcohol to minors after seeing him walk out of a package store near OSU and give a case of beer to an 18-year-old and his friends. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
CYCLING HAZARDS ARE PREVALENT IN FALL Oct 11, 2008
"A lot of people don't realize that they can actually be arrested for driving under the influence while on a bicycle," he said. State law requires riders under 18 to wear a helmet, while it is strongly recommended for adults. (The Union Democrat)
Drunk Driver Causes Power Outage Oct 11, 2008
Police say Weierstall was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. WCAX News. (WCAX.com, VT)
Here comes the bride, dressed to be fried Oct 10, 2008
The actress Heather Locklear has been arrested for driving under the influence in California after residents in Santa Barbara called police after spotting her swerving erratically and "repeatedly driving and reversing over a pair of black sunglasses". According to OK. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lohan fears court deposition will be leaked online Oct 10, 2008
Garbus represented Ronson in a defamation case she lost against blogger Perez Hilton, who had written that Lohan's 2007 arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of cocaine was the DJ's fault. According to papers obtained by TMZ.com, the actress filed a motion in Los Angeles on Wednesday protesting a videotaped deposition, because she fears Garbus will question her "about the details of the drugs allegedly found in the car and of her alleged romantic relationship with Ronson.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
Chase suspect has history of drunken driving Oct 10, 2008
Powell pleaded guilty to driving under the influence twice in 2003. After he was stopped for one of the drunken driving offenses, he told police that he was "not going to be arrested," and that he knew karate, and then started a "countdown" for the officers to let him go, according to court records. (Juneau Empire)
Doctor not guilty in kidnapping Oct 10, 2008
Ecklind still has pending charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance stemming from a separate arrest. "He got off very light," Wingate said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Man injured in accident while fleeing from trooper Oct 10, 2008
Upton reported that Gunter was driving under the influence of alcohol. . (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Watertown Crime Watch: Roslindale man charged with attempted murder Oct 10, 2008
Bawa was arrested at 5:38 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, and charged with driving under the influence and obstructing an intersection. Computer stolen from library. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Man makes plea in fatal car accident Oct 10, 2008
Harley A. Snyder, 31, pleaded guilty in Richmond County Superior Court to homicide by vehicle in the first degree, failure to yield and driving under the influence. Judge J. Carlisle Overstreet accepted the plea and sentenced Mr. Snyder to four years in prison followed by six years on probation. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia's Richt dismisses safety and receiver Oct 10, 2008
Baldwin was injured in a barroom brawl two days before fall practice began and had been convicted of driving under the influence in January. Hill, who chose football over basketball at Georgia, broke his hand early in the preseason and recently injured a foot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Little Evidence That Sobriety Checkpoints Curb Drunk-Driving Crashes Oct 10, 2008
In a majority of the studies, the specific intent of police interventions was to reduce driving under the influence (DUI) ... 5, 2005) Driving under the influence of cannabis almost doubles the risk of a fatal road crash, finds a study published online by the British Medical Journal. (Science Daily)
Lakeside mayor is recovering Oct 10, 2008
He s charged with second-degree assault, possession of heroin, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, driving under the influence of narcotics, reckless driving and reckless endangering. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Judge to weigh bond in hit-and-run case Oct 10, 2008
Originally charged as a juvenile, the teen was indicted as an adult this week on multiple counts of homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, hit and run, underage possession of alcohol and driving without a license. He allegedly was driving drunk the night of June 14 when he swerved into 19-year-old Nayasheika "Keisha" Cooper, as she walked with her 3-year-old son from her home on Commerce Road to a nearby convenience store. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Man leads police on chase, is arrested Oct 10, 2008
Ball, of 296 Woodridge Circle, was charged with possession of cocaine, driving under the influence, fleeing in an attempt to elude, obstruction of a law enforcement officer, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane, police said. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, October 10, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Teen indicted in fatal hit-and-run Oct 10, 2008
Abel Gonzalez-Perez will be tried as an adult in Clarke County Superior Court on an indictment that charges him with three counts of first-degree homicide by vehicle, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count each of hit and run, underage possession of alcohol and driving without a license. He was driving a pickup the night of June 14, when police say he swerved into Nayasheika "Keisha" Cooper, who was walking on the shoulder of the four-lane roadway with her 3-year-old... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Roisin O'Neill turns herself in to face homicide by vehicle charges Oct 10, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Arriving in a wheelchair, Roisin E. O'Neill, 22, surrendered as expected Friday morning, charged Thursday with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and related offenses involving a fatal crash on the Blue Route last month ... O"Neill became upset with the employee and called him names. O'Neill told the employee she was not driving. When he offered to get her a cab, she said no. Additional charges include homicide by vehicle, recklessly endangering another person,... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Guilty Plea For Intoxication Manslaughter Oct 10, 2008
Key is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and possibly up to two controlled substances when he hit and killed Andre Araujo on base. It is not clear whether Araujo was walking or hit while in another vehicle. (KWTX.com, TX)
Driver headed to trial in crash that killed 3 Oct 10, 2008
The driver of a car that slammed into a utility pole in Forest Hills in August, killing three people and injuring a 4-year-old girl, today waived her right to a preliminary hearing on charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Kellyanne Strouse, 19, of Altoona, reportedly told a nurse she used heroin the night of the Aug. 4 crash on Ardmore Boulevard. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Rollover accident knocks out traffic signals Oct 10, 2008
She will be charged with reckless driving and for driving under the influence, he said. Police have not issued an update on the condition of the traffic signals, although repairs could cost $12,000, Myers said. (KRNV.com, NV)
Brattleboro man dead after hit and run Oct 10, 2008
(AP) - Brattleboro police say a 44-year-old local man is dead after he was hit by a car driven by a woman driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol ... Police say 63-year-old Jean M. Mahoney of Brattleboro is due in court Friday to answer a variety of charges, including driving under the influence with death resulting and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. (WCAX.com, VT)
Cops: Drunk driver rams senior and infant granddaughter Oct 10, 2008
He was charged with aggravated assault, knowingly leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, driving under the influence, refusing to take a breath test and several other offenses. The Trentonian 2008. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Tennessee 10-year-old crashes van Oct 8, 2008
Mr Lewis was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs ... Police have charged Randy Lewis, 43, with seven offences, including third offence DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) and felony reckless endangerment. (BBC News -- Americas)
DMV: Driver in Calif. crash lacked bus license Oct 8, 2008
The bus driver, 52-year-old Quintin Watts, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Monday while he was still hospitalized for his injuries. Watts didn t have the proper license to carry more than 10 passengers, said Mike Marando, a DMV spokesman. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Son Speaks About Mother's Bus Crash Death Oct 8, 2008
Dozens of peole were also injured in the wreck on Sunday night and the driver of the casino-bound bus, Quintin J. Watts, is now under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. "We are so sad," said Doua Vang, whose 68-year-old mother, Lou Her, was among those who died in the wreck. (KSBW 8, CA)
Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse Oct 8, 2008
Whether it's a football game, a weekend family gathering or grabbing a beer with co-workers after a hard week of work, where alcohol is served, there's the potential for trouble ending with three letters - DUI (Driving Under the Influence) ... 46 million drivers were arrested in 2006 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics ... "If you're pulled over on suspicion of drunken driving, police typically use three methods of determining whether a driver has been driving under the... (Pekin Times, IL)
Drug-driver jailed for killing man and dog Oct 8, 2008
"The victim's widow, Lynn McGregor, 37, said her family had suffered "utter devastation". She said the sentence was probably the best she could have hoped for, but added: "We have got a life sentence. She has taken away a good man. (Scotsman)
Luck Runs Out For Driver At Casino Following Pursuit Oct 8, 2008
He faces charges of driving on a suspended license, driving under the influence, resisting and evading the police. Explore More: Find out more about , and , or try these articles. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
• Quotations of the day Oct 8, 2008
Quotations of the day By The Associated Press "He wasn't the best driver. He knew we didn't want him to drive." _ Chaney Mae Watts, whose son was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after his casino-bound charter bus ran into a ditch in California, killing eight people. "If this were something larger and it was going to hit the ground we would be able to get people out of the way." _ Harvard astronomer Tim Spahr on a small asteroid headed for a fiery but harmless dive... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Autos crash in two wet-weather wrecks Oct 8, 2008
In the other wreck, Deborah L. Cain, 43, was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence after losing control of her 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and colliding with a tree, the CHP said. Cain was driving northbound on Gasquet Flat Road when she drifted to the left as the roadway curved right, the CHP said. (Daily Triplicate)
Man charged in deadly hit and run Oct 8, 2008
Among them at least one for driving under the influence. His driver's record also reflects citations for speeding, improper lane changing and driving while license is suspended, revoked or cancelled. (The Palm Beach Post)
CHP: Bus Driver Accused Of DUI, 'Erratic' Driving Oct 7, 2008
-- The driver of a bus involved in a Colusa County crash that killed eight people and injured dozens of others is accused of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol said Monday. The 52-year-old driver, Quintin J. Watts, was arrested at Woodland Memorial Hospital, where remained in critical condition as of Monday, officials said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Driver Follows Carjacker Until Police Arrive Oct 7, 2008
Rebolledo is charged with attempted carjacking, auto theft, driving under the influence and vandalism. Copyright 2008 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Soccer Player Gets 7 Years for 2 Brothers' DUI Deaths Oct 7, 2008
Luke McCormick, 25, was driving under the influence of alcohol when his black Range Rover collided with a family car on the highway, killing 10-year-old Arron Peak and his little brother Ben, 8. The Peak brothers, from Manchester, U.K., were on the way for a day out at Britain's Silverstone racetrack when they were hit by the Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper who was driving home from a teammate s wedding. (Fox News)
Host of woes linked to bus company involved with fatal crash Oct 7, 2008
The bus driver, Quintin J. Watts, 52, of Stockton, was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. CHP officers said they were investigating whether Watts was under the influence of prescription medication or alcohol - or both - when the bus crashed at 6:10 p.m. Sunday three miles east of Williams and just under 10 miles from the Colusa Casino. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sept. 2 sentencing list Oct 7, 2008
Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses generate different mandatory minimum sentences based on an offenders prior convictions in the past seven years. Sentenced to a state correctional institution. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Jailer pleads guilty; faces jail time and fine Oct 7, 2008
Allen had been arrested on driving under the influence and drug charges. The FBI took the film during their investigation. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Major criminal cases in Klamath County Oct 7, 2008
He also was fined $1,000 for driving under the influence and will have his driver's license suspended for one year ... Background: Lara is charged with driving under the influence and first-degree manslaughter in connection with the Feb. 16 death of Gary Keppen, 73, a coach, avid runner and bicyclist. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Latest arrest reports Oct 7, 2008
Charge: felony driving under the influence ... Charge: driving under the influence ... Charge: driving under the influence. (Florida Today)
The truth of her lonely, frightened face Oct 7, 2008
Blond bombshell Heather Locklear's new mug shot, all over the Web since her Sept. 27 arrest for allegedly driving under the influence of prescription drugs, is horrendously sad: Her eyes are wet, childishly huge and ringed with mascara; she stares so intently at the camera she appears to be pleading with the photographer to love her anyway, with her shock of dirty yellow hair and striking lack of lipstick. This kind of shot makes an art of the mug shot, in the style of Weegee's Naked City... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
8 On Casino-Bound Bus Dead; Driver Arrested Oct 7, 2008
-- The said Monday it believes the driver of a casino-bound charter bus that crashed and killed eight people was driving under the influence and arrested him. Sacramento TV station KCRA reported that Quintin J. Watts, 52, was taken to Woodland Memorial Hospital and was in critical condition on Monday, officials said. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Hamilton couple grateful for help after hit-and- run Oct 7, 2008
On Monday, Wade E. Upham, 24, of Hamilton, appeared before Ravalli County Justice of the Peace Robin Clute to face two felony counts of criminal endangerment and five misdemeanor charges, including second offense driving under the influence and negligent vehicular assault. Upham was arrested last Friday after the Montana Highway Patrol received several phone calls following a Ravalli Republic article about the case. (Missoulian, MT)
Owner Of Bus Among Those Killed In Crash Oct 7, 2008
-- The owner of a casino-bound bus was among eight killed when it crashed in rural Colusa County, and the man behind the wheel is accused of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol said Monday. Daniel Cobb, owner of Cobb's Bus Service, died as a result of the wreck, which injured dozens of others. (KCRA 3, CA)
Bus Driver's Mother 'Didn't Want Him To Drive' Oct 7, 2008
-- The mother of a bus driver arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Monday after his casino-bound bus ran into a ditch didn't want her son to drive ... "We believe he was driving under the influence of something. That's why we placed him under arrest," said California Highway Patrol spokesman Robert Kays. (KCRA 3, CA)
Bus Driver In Fatal NorCal Crash On Parole Since 2007 Oct 7, 2008
Watts was charged with driving under the influence. Investigators are also looking into the bus that crashed. (NBC4.tv, CA)
