Archive for December, 2005

Police increase DUI enforcement

Police increase DUI enforcement (KAALtv.com)(KAAL) — Alcohol related crashes caused more than 200 deaths in Minnesota last year, and more than 30,000 people were arrested for DUI according to the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety.
'Lost' stars arraigned on DUI charges (CNN.com)HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — "Lost" stars Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Watros were arraigned on charges […]

Seven arrested at DUI

Seven arrested at DUI checkpoint (Suwannee Democrat)A DUI checkpoint in Suwannee County that took place along with similar setups across the state over the weekend yielded seven arrests, including two for driving under the influence.
DUI Accidents Ruin Holidays (Shelbyville Daily Union)Another Shelby County DUI has sent an innocent driver to the hospital during this holiday […]

DUI educational facility at

DUI educational facility at Mimosa Manor holds open house (Cocke County Online)NEWPORT-Visitors to the former Mimosa Manor bed and breakfast, off Woodlawn Ave.-now a court-ordered DUI educational facility-were treated to a tour of the facility, a warm and toasty fire in one of the stately home's fireplaces, and a lavish spread of holiday treats during […]

Sun City man arrested

Sun City man arrested for evading arrest and DUI (North County Times)A Sun City man evaded an attempted traffic stop early Saturday morning on a suspected DUI, leading California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit of the big rig he was driving along southbound Interstate 215 through San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside, reaching speeds […]

Sonics' Lewis pleads not

Sonics' Lewis pleads not guilty to DUI charge (The Charlotte Observer)Notebook Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis pleaded not guilty Monday to a drunken driving charge.If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. The next pretrial hearing is Jan. 19.
DPS to conduct OP/CR and DUI/Sobriety checkpoints on Dec. […]

Backers of DUI court

Backers of DUI court say support is critical (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)Many lawmakers, judges and attorneys in Fairbanks agree: Something in the community's attempt to deter drunken driving isn't working. Courts and jails are flooded with repeat offenders.
Mayor's wife gets 3 days for DUI (Cincinnati Enquirer)COLUMBUS - The wife of Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman pleaded guilty […]

Area, state police plan

Area, state police plan to step up DUI vigilance for holidays (News Virginian)Waynesboro Police netted three DUI arrests and 30 other traffic offenses during a DUI checkpoint operation Saturday night and Sunday morning on Lew DeWitt Boulevard.
Repeat DUI offender gets 13 months (Daily Inter Lake)“You’re done drinking and driving,” District Judge Stewart Stadler told a […]

CHP to dispatch DUI

CHP to dispatch DUI strike force (Red Bluff Daily News)RED BLUFF This holiday season the California Highway Patrol will dispatch a strike force cracking down on DUI, speeding and seatbelts, the three major contributors to deaths on the roadways.
DUI task force hires film class (Billings Gazette)MISSOULA - A Corvallis High School class that teaches students […]

Passenger Charged With DUI

Passenger Charged With DUI After Crash (Leesburg Today)Dec 15, 2005 — The Leesburg Police Department charged a Purcellville man with malicious wounding and DUI after an argument with his girlfriend, even though he was not operating the car that crashed Dec. 10 into Rt. 7 Bypass median.
Officers to Focus on DUI Enforcement Over Holidays (News […]

Police chief offered to

Police chief offered to resign after DUI arrest (Mountain Home News)Mountain Home Chief of Police Tom Berry offered to resign after his arrest last week on a DUI charge, but Mayor Joe B. McNeal rejected the resignation.
Woman Moving Party To Va. After Mistaken DUI Arrest (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)WASHINGTON — The District put an end to […]

UCLA kicker suspended in

UCLA kicker suspended in wake of DUI charge (ESPN)UCLA kicker suspended following DUI charge by ESPN.com news services LOS ANGELES — UCLA football player Justin Medlock was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, the Los Angeles Daily News reported Sunday. The Associated Press reported Medlock is also […]

If at first you

If at first you don't succeed . . . take it back to committee (Orlando Sentinel)Although State Attorney Norm Wolfinger didn't get what he wanted during last week's special legislative session in Tallahassee, there's a good chance he will get it soon. A bill that would once again allow his attorneys to put breath-alcohol test […]

Cities lose out on

Cities lose out on DUI revenue (St. Petersburg Times)Money from criminal traffic cases now goes to the county. Tampa lost almost $1-million.
Police Log, published Dec. 9 (Idaho State Journal)- Wade J. Lamb, 36, Preston, was arrested and jailed Nov. 20. He was charged with felony DUI, violation of the open container law, drinking from an […]

Evidence in DUI Crash

Evidence in DUI Crash Dismissed (WLBT 3)The prosecutors case against an emergency room physician accused in a DUI-related fatality just got harder. The state Court of Appeals has ruled a blood sample taken from Doctor Samuel Shaw the night of the wreck can not be used at trial because it was taken without Shaw's consent.
MADD […]

Brookfield 'Idol' contestant faces

Brookfield 'Idol' contestant faces DUI, drug charges (WCAX 3)BROOKFIELD, Conn. Brookfield's former celebrated finalist in Fox TV's "American Idol" multi-million-dollar talent show is facing DUI and drug charges.
Sonics' Rashard Lewis Charged With DUI (Washington Post)Seattle forward Rashard Lewis is charged Monday with drunken driving, resulting from an arrest in late September.

A proclamation was issued

A proclamation was issued by the Bradford County Board of Commissioners Thursday, declaring Dec. 16 as DUI Victims' (The Daily Review)The proclamation recognizes the efforts of the Pennsylvania DUI Association, which, for more than 25 years, has been at the forefront against drunk driving.
Two officers being recognized for DUI arrests (The Kentucky Standard)The impaired […]

Man charged with DUI,

Man charged with DUI, hitting mailboxes (The News-Press)Police tailed a Cape Coral man for 11/2 miles Wednesday night as he reportedly weaved and crashed his car into four mailboxes along the way. After stopping him, investigators charged Travis F. Jensen, 38, of 123 N.W. 12th Place with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash.
Two […]

Group ranks SC among

Group ranks SC among deadliest states for DUI's (WIS-TV Columbia)(Statewide) Nov. 29, 2005 - A new study lists South Carolina as one of the top 15 deadliest states for drinking and driving accidents. With the holidays here, state troopers say the number of DUI-related accidents and arrests can get worse.
Woman faces DUI and DUI endangerment […]