Top DUI troopers of Maryland State Police Prince Frederick for 2013: Pictured L to R:
TFC David Saucerman, Corporal S. VanBennekum, Trooper Shawn Matthews, TFC Brian Wiesemann, TFC Justin Oles, F/Sergeant Shane Bolger, Sergeant James Barth and TFC Christopher Esnes

Maryland State Police DUI arrests by Troopers assigned to Leonardtown and Prince Frederick Barracks

DUI Arrests by Leonardtown Barracks of Maryland State Police

Randolph Eugene Payne Jr., 36, of Hollywood, on 1/9/2017

Mauricio Antonio Mejia-Rivera, 29, of Lexington Park, on 1/10/2017

Marilyn A Saar, 19, of Waldorf, on 1/14/2017

Ashlynn M. Register, 22, of Hollywood, on 1/15/2017

Joseph Cornell Young, 42, of Mechanicsville, on 1/17/2017

Richard Corey Starr, 29, of St. Mary’s City, on 1/20/2017

Carey Thompson-Macpherson, 46, of Washington, DC, on 1/21/2017

Michael Lewis Johnson, Sr., 54, of Mechanicsville, on 1/21/2017

Craig E. Millett, 36, of Hughesville, on 1/25/2017

Michael L Sebelist, 43, of Lexington Park, on 1/26/2017

Mandy S Tourville, 42, of California, on 1/26/2017

Ernesto J. Cruz, 22, of Wheatland, WY, on 1/26/2017

Ian D. Bradford, 26, of Leonardtown, on 1/27/2017

Joseph B. Hoffman, 20, of Mechanicsville, on 1/28/2017

Ignacio Villarreal, 45, of Lexington Park, on 1/29/2017

Steven W. Gonsalves, 28, of Beech Island, SC on 1/30/2017

Patrick L. Plater Jr., 26, of Mechanicsville, on 1/30/2017

DUI Arrests reported by Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barracks

Name Age Date of Arrest Address Arresting Trooper

Terry L. Williams 54 02/06/17 @ 04:21 pm Middle River, MD TFC T. Davis

Tiffany N. Reid 32 02/08/17 @ 01:17 am Pr. Frederick, MD CPL. B. Wiesemann

Kevin J. Kahover 24 02/11/17 @ 01:13 am Lusby, MD TFC T. Davis

Joseph A. Wills 28 02/12/17 @ 09:39 pm Lothian, MD TFC S. Matthews

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department 

Gwinnett County Police 

Georgia: Gwinnett County Police charged wrong-way driver Joshua Boone with DUI homicide in death of Kippy Glover

Joshua Boone of Syracuse New York charged with DUI homicide in Norcross Ga. 013117

(Norcross, Georgia) Gwinnett County Police arrested 23-year-old Joshua Boone of Syracuse New York following an early morning fatal accident that left 44-year-old Kippy Glover of Atlanta dead. Police report that the next of kin notification has been made.

The investigation has revealed that shortly after 3 a.m. Boone was traveling north on I-85 in the southbound lanes. The collision occurred just north of Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Glover died at the scene. His passenger, a 23-year-old female from Las Vegas Nevada, was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center with serious injuries. Boone was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Following his medical treatment, Boone was arrested for the following charges and booked into the Gwinnett County Detention Center. He has since bonded out.

• Homicide by Vehicle 1^st degree
• Serious Injury by Motor Vehicle
• Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway
• DUI
• Reckless Driving

LeRoy Henry left his sunken car in White Trout Lake and fled to Sligh Avenue, busted for DUI Hillsborough Sheriff 021717

According to Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee, on February 17, 2017, just before 1:30 a.m., a deputy witnessed a dark sedan swerving in the area of Waters Avenue and Himes Avenue.

The deputy attempted a traffic stop at Humphrey Street and Himes Avenue when the vehicle fled. The deputy turned his lights off and did not pursue the vehicle, but continued north on Himes Avenue.

When the deputy reached the intersection of Busch Boulevard and Himes Avenue, two witnesses stated that they had just seen a vehicle crash into the lake.

A witness and three deputies immediately jumped into the lake to see if anyone was in the vehicle, but the vehicle was already too deep

Hillsborough Co. Fl Sheriff David Gee

A witness and three deputies immediately jumped into the lake to see if anyone was in the vehicle, but the vehicle was already too deep. The Dive Team was deployed and arrived quickly to search the vehicle. It was confirmed that no one was inside. A short time later, a female arrived on scene and said that she had received a call from her son stating he had just been involved in a crash at Busch Boulevard. and Himes Avenue. Deputies searched the area and located a black male that was soaking wet in the area of Sligh Avenue and Himes Avenue.

• Fleeing to Elude
• Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked
• Reckless Driving
• Leaving Scene of Crash with Property Damage
• VOP – DUI

Henry was out on bond for a VOP arrest that occurred on 02/07/17.

Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Darren Lavigne of the South Amboy Police Department announced that a Matawan man has been charged with causing the death of a bicyclist who died after he was struck by a car that was being driven by the defendant.

South Amboy Police Officer Steven Clark photo courtesy of Asbury Park Press investigated fatal DWI crash Middlesex County NJ. Photo courtesy of Asbury Park Press

The charges were filed during an investigation by Officer Steven Clark of the South Amboy Police Department and Detective Donald Heck of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Smith fled the scene but was apprehended a half-mile away when his car hit a curb and was disabled.

Edison Police Dept. NJ

EDISON, N. J. – 02/19/2017 — A man who crashed his car into a tree Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, killing a passenger, was accused of drunk driving, authorities said.

Mandeep Singh, 21, of Edison, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and death by auto, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Joel Patrone, 22, of Edison, was killed after the car Singh was driving veered off the road and hit a tree, officials said.

An unidentified 22-year-old Edison woman, who was also a passenger in the car, and Singh, were both hospitalized following the crash, according to police.

Singh is listed in stable condition and the woman in good condition, police said.

An investigation into the crash determined that Singh was intoxicated at the time of the crash and charged him with driving while intoxicated and death by auto, police said.

Sgt. Michael Carter of the Edison Police Department and Detective Donald Heck of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office are still investigating the crash, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Carter of the Edison Police Department at (732) 248-7400 or Detective Heck of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-8842.

FRIENDS KILL FRIENDS WHEN DRIVING DRUNK OR ON DRUGS

where do i start man.. we met during little league all stars and been tight ever since, our parents would always enjoy the games, families were close and more. we survived on that team with me you guilfred and eric. I remember when we had a tournament in monroe and we were sitting in the outfield bored as all get out. Once high school hit, it just got better, freshman football was hilarious but i feel like baseball was the funniest. before a game you were pitching bp and took one right in the stomach and flexed it off. or even the time you came to my house with an extra tv and your xbox just so we can play all night ..you always brought laughter, respect and kindness to the table. i would always go to costco ants your mom how you were doing and all. I’m gonna miss you man, it wont be the same

Heartbroken to hear that one of my best friends, Joel Patrone, passed today. He had an energy that was very contagious and I always saw God’s light shine on his face whenever I would see him.

Broome County Sheriff fleet

DEADLY, DUMB AND DANGEROUS MOMMY

From Broome County Sheriff David Harder

Alicia M. Newman, DWI in New York with kids in her vehicle arrested in Broome County New York.

On 02/18/2017, at approximately 1:15 am, Deputies were patrolling in the area of Conklin Road, Town of Conklin when a vehicle passed in the opposite direction, traveling in the center turning lane. The vehicle traveled for approximately 1 mile in the center turning lane before it pulled over. The driver of the vehicle, Alicia M. Newman, exhibited signs of intoxication and was given roadside sobriety testing. After an investigation, Newman was taken into custody for suspicion of DWI. It was also discovered that there were 4 children inside the vehicle being driven by Newman. These children were released to a relative who responded to the scene. Newman’s B.A.C. was measured to be .21%. Newman was also found to be driving on a revoked license; revoked for a previous DWI conviction.

Arrested:
Alicia M. Newman, 28, Binghamton, NY

Charges:

Aggravated DWI with a BAC greater than .18%- E Felony
Aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle- E Felony
Driving While Intoxicated- E Felony
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor vehicle 1st Degree- E Felony
4 Counts of Endangering the welfare of a child- class A Misdemeanors

Newman was taken to the Binghamton Police Department to await arraignment in the City of Binghamton Court on the listed charges.

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New York State Police DWI & Drug Arrest Report for Feb. 19, 2017

Judith Adamchick, 55, of Amsterdam NY was charged with two counts of felony DWI repeat offender NYSP 021817

Amsterdam, NY — 02/19/2017 – The New York State Police in Fonda arrested a 55-year-old Amsterdam woman yesterday night after a hit-and-run automobile accident in the Village of Hagaman at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Judith Adamchick was charged with two counts of felony DWI, one count of felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, one count of leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and one count of operating a motor vehicle without a court-ordered interlocking device, after a trooper determined that she may have been involved in a hit-and-run accident last night in a restaurant parking lot in Hagaman.

Adamchick allegedly backed a vehicle into a truck then drove away without reporting the incident.

After a brief on-scene investigation, the Trooper located Adamchick at her residence.  Adamchick voluntarily submitted to field sobriety tests, which she subsequently failed.  She also provided a breath sample, which had a reportable blood-alcohol content of .09%

Adamchick is scheduled to appear in the Amsterdam Town Court on Tuesday, February 21, at 6:00 p.m.

He was smokin’! Mark E. Ayers charged with DWI

Mark E. Ayers 58 of Olean, NY for driving while intoxicated NYSP 021117

On February 11 at 9:10 pm, Troopers arrested Mark E. Ayers 58 of Olean, NY for driving while intoxicated and failed to keep right.

Ayers was stopped on Seneca Ave in the City of Olean for fail to keep right. While interviewing Ayers the odor of an alcoholic beverage was present. Ayers was given SFST’s in which he failed. Ayers was taken to SP Olean for processing.

Ayers recorded a .14% BAC.

Ayers was issued traffic tickets returnable to the City of Olean for February 2017.

Rohan Tinson arrested for DWI after crashing into median strip

Rohan Tinson 38 of Olean, NY for driving while intoxicated. NYSP 021117

On February 11 at 4:29 am, Troopers arrested Rohan Tinson 38 of Olean, NY for driving while intoxicated.

Troopers responded to I-86 in the Town of Allegany for a report of a vehicle in the median. Troopers located Tinson and his vehicle stuck in the median. While interviewing Tinson the odor of an alcoholic beverage was present. Tinson was given SFST’s in which he failed. Tinson was taken to SP Olean for processing. Tinson recorded a .17% BAC. Tinson was issued traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Allegany for February 2017.

Tinson recorded a .17% BAC.

Tinson was issued traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Allegany for February 2017.

Joseph A. Moore, 36, of Lockport, NY for aggravated driving while intoxicated NYSP 021317

MOORE SAID ‘MORE’ TOO MANY TIMES

The New York State Police report that on February 13, 2017, Troopers arrested Joseph A. Moore, 36, of Lockport, NY for aggravated driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with no headlights.

Moore was stopped on Robinson Road in the Town of Lockport for operating his motor vehicle with no headlights.  Further investigation revealed a strong odor of alcoholic beverage was coming from Moore’s breath.  He was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests.

Moore was transported to SP Lockport where he consented to a breath test that recorded a .19% BAC.

Moore was issued traffic tickets returnable to the Town of Lockport Court at a later date.

Ronald D. Bacon, 44, from 700 Harris Hill Road in Hannibal, NYSP cooking Bacon on DWI charge 021517

New York State Police charged Ronald D. Bacon, 44, from 700 Harris Hill Road in Hannibal, NY with Driving While Intoxicated, and several counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at approximately 9:21 a.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on State Route 690 in the Town of Lysander for operating with a suspended registration. Troopers interviewed the operator, Ronald D. Bacon, 44, from 700 Harris Hill Road in Hannibal, NY, and determined he possessed a revoked license, and the vehicle he was driving was not insured. Further investigation showed that Bacon was also intoxicated.

Bacon was taken into custody and processed at SP Lysander for (2) felony counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1^st degree, (3) misdemeanor counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2^nd, misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated, and several vehicle and traffic law violations. He is scheduled to appear in Lysander town court on February 21, 2017.

Police: Bloss went on an Ecstacy trip in a ditch

New York State Police

SULLIVAN, N.Y. – Sullivan based New York State Police charged an Oswego man with DWAI-drugs after his vehicle was observed stuck in a ditch by a passing trooper Thursday evening in Kirkville.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. on February 16, New York State Trooper Steven Fountain was patrolling on Bridgeport – Kirkville Road in the Town of Sullivan when he observed a 2001 Ford Expedition stuck in a ditch along the west side of the roadway.  Trooper Fountain stopped and interviewed the driver Gary E. Bloss, age 33, of Oswego, N.Y. and observed that Bloss appeared very paranoid and confused and claimed to be seeing people in the back seat of his vehicle that weren’t actually there.  Trooper Fountain was eventually able to determine that Bloss may have consumed a quantity of the drug Ecstasy earlier in the evening.  Sobriety tests indicated that Bloss’ motor coordination was severely impaired and he was taken into custody.  A DMV check revealed that Bloss’ driver’s license had been previously revoked.  Bloss was evaluated by a drug recognition expert at the Oneida state police barracks and charged with DWAI-Drugs, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd degree and other traffic charges.  Bloss is scheduled to appear in the Town of Sullivan Court on February 28, 2017.

Driving on parkway was easier for driver impaired by drugs

Stephen R. Roberts, 28 years old, of Poughquag, New York, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Class E Felony.

East Fishkill, New York – On February 16, 2017, New York State Police from the Stormville barracks arrested Stephen R. Roberts, 28 years old, of Poughquag, New York, for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Class E Felony.

Troopers responded to the park and ride located on Route 52 to investigate an erratically operated vehicle reported traveling on the Taconic State Parkway northbound.  A subsequent investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, Roberts, was impaired at the time of the traffic stop.

Roberts was charged with Felony DWAI drugs due to a prior DWI-related conviction from 2009.  He was issued traffic tickets directing him to appear in the Town of East Fishkill Court on March 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day DUI and Warrant Initiative (Cecil County)

March 18, 2017

Maryland State Police, North East Barrack troopers were on patrol Friday evening with an emphasis to deter and locate impaired drivers.  During the midnight hours, six drivers were arrested for impaired driving in Cecil County by troopers.

When the DUI Saturation Patrol ended, troopers, along with the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland State Apprehension Team conducted a county-wide warrant sweep in an attempt to locate outstanding fugitives.  During the warrant sweep, troopers arrested five people with open warrants, which closed nine open warrant cases for the North East Barrack.

Cecil County Sheriff

Washington County Oregon Sheriff Patrick Garrett

Washington County Oregon Sheriff Pat Garrett

March 18, 2017 – A Washington County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office deputy was rear-ended by a DUII driver. The suspect fled the scene and was later captured by a Hillsboro Police K-9. On March 18, 2017, at about 2:30 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy had just completed a traffic stop and was pulled over on the shoulder of westbound Sunset Highway near the exit to 185th Avenue. The deputy was sitting inside of his vehicle.

He put a dash of Cinque De Mayo in St. Patrick’s Day

The Sheriff reports that the deputy’s patrol car was rear-ended by a silver 2006 Chevy Cobalt, driven by Marco Rosario-Palma, 25, of Hillsboro. Rosario-Palma fled the scene of the crash on foot. The deputy was injured but was able to call for help via radio. Deputies, with the assistance of officers from Hillsboro and Beaverton Police, set up a perimeter to search for the suspect.

After about 30 minutes of searching, Rosario-Palma was found hiding in bushes off the highway by Hillsboro Officer Schmidt and his partner, K-9 Blazer.

After about 30 minutes of searching, Rosario-Palma was found hiding in bushes off the highway by Hillsboro Officer Schmidt and his partner, K-9 Blazer.

Marco Rosario-Palma rear-ended a Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy’s police car and then he ran and hid in the bushes like a little girl. He put a dash of Cinque De Mayo in St. Patrick’s Day

The deputy sustained non-life threatening injuries and is being treated at an area hospital. Hillsboro Police conducted the primary investigation and arrested RosarioPalma. He was lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of felony hit and run, DUII, assault in the fourth degree, attempting to elude a police officer, and criminal mischief in the second degree. The Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstructive Team (CART) also assisted in the investigation.

METH HEAD MOMMA DANIELLE DELLA SIMPSON BUSTED WITH KIDS IN CAR WHILE DUI

Utah County Sheriff’s Office reports a Brigham City woman was arrested on two counts of child endangerment after allowing her children to be exposed to methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia

Danielle Della Simpson had two kids in car while DUI on Meth Utah County Sheriff 032317

On February 8, 2017, at about 8:20 AM, a Sergeant with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office saw a woman in a car at the Dug Out convenience store at 866 South Main Street in Spanish Fork. As he left the parking lot he saw 27 year old Danielle Della Simpson, Brigham City, in her car. The car was in bad condition and had California registration that was expired nearly two years. The Sergeant drove by the convenience store about 15 minutes later and Simpson was still sitting in her car in the same position. He stopped to talk to her to see if she needed help. He found that there were two small girls, ages 4 and 5, asleep in the car. Simpson told the Sergeant that she was waiting for a friend. She further told the Sergeant she thought she was in either Draper or Cedar City. Simpson was also exhibiting behaviors that are consistent with drug use. After administering field sobriety tests to the driver the Sergeant arrested Simpson for DUI.

During a search of the car the Sergeant found several grams of methamphetamine along with several items of drug paraphernalia, including used syringes.

During a search of the car the Sergeant found several grams of methamphetamine along with several items of drug paraphernalia, including used syringes. The drugs and paraphernalia were easily accessible to Simpson’s daughters.

The Sergeant contacted the Division of Child and Family Services who took custody of the girls until Simpson’s parents were able to come from Brigham City to take them. Simpson also had two arrest warrants for retail theft. One of them was a 3rd-degree felony charge out of 1st District Court in Box Elder County with bail of $5,000.00. The other was for class B misdemeanor retail theft out of Sevier County Justice Court with a bail amount of $680 cash only.

Simpson was booked into jail on two 2nd degree felony charges of child endangerment, DUI, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Simpson’s bail on those charges has been set at $1,000.00 cash only.

Absadi Kidane, 21, hit and run DUI fatal 032117 Santa Monica Police Calif.

After killing pedestrian Kidane ran like a yellow coward but was caught by Santa Monica Police Officers

Santa Monica Police reports that on March 21, 2017, at about 3:30 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) received several calls for service of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision at the Civic Center Parking Lot – 1821 Main Street.  Several witnesses described the suspect vehicle as entering the parking lot from 4^th Street and proceed westbound at a high rate of speed.  The vehicle continued through a parking gate and struck a pedestrian standing at a pay parking booth in the lot.  The vehicle continued across Main Street and struck a parked vehicle.  The suspect driver exited the vehicle and fled the location.  Officers gave chase and confronted the suspect at the 300 block of Pico Blvd.   The suspect was taken into custody following a struggle with officers.  The suspect has been identified as Absadi Kidane, a 21-year old male.

Officers discovered the victim on Main Street and was unresponsive with critical injuries. The victim was treated at the scene by Santa Monica Fire Department Paramedics for his injuries.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries.

Kidane has been booked for 187(a) PC-Homicide;192(c)(1) PC-Vehicular Manslaughter; 191.5 PC-Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated; 23153(a) CVC -Felony Driving Under the Influence; 20001(a) CVC-Felony Hit and Run;  and 69 PC- Forcibly Resisting Arrest.  Kidane remains at SMPD Jail with a bail of $2 million.  The case will be presented to Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office – Airport Division for filing consideration.

The investigation is ongoing and investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who was in the area near the time of the collision.  Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Investigator Olson at (310) 458-8954; Sergeant J. Cortez (310) 458-8713 or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491.

Damon Drew Deatherage, 48 years old, and a resident of Lake Elsinore Calif DUI 031717

Driving while impaired can cause you to end up with a big ugly bandage on your big head when having your mugshot taken

LAKE ELSINORE, CALIF. — According to Riverside County Sheriff Sergeant Brett Seckinger, on Friday, March 17, 2017, about 7:45 P.M., officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Station responded to a reported head-on traffic collision near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Jernigan Street.

The first officer arrived on scene and located a 2003 Ford F150 truck with front end damage and a 2015 Chrysler 200 with front end damage in the roadway. The driver of the truck was suffering from lacerations to his face and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. It was determined he was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. No other persons involved in this collision were injured.

Damon Drew Deatherage, 48 years old, and a resident of Lake Elsinore was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Mr. Deatherage was cleared from the hospital and transported to the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta and booked for Driving Under the Influence.

The collision investigation is continuing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Roberge of the Lake Elsinore Police Department at (951) 245-3300.

Booze not good for a cruise for Aaron Montes

Aaron Montes, age 27 of Coachella, DUI Coachella Police 030317

According to Sergeant Mike Bianco on Friday, March 03, 2017, at 11:30 PM, officers from the Coachella Police Department responded to a traffic collision on Avenue 50 and Avenida De Oro. Aaron Montes, age 27 of Coachella, was traveling westbound on Avenue 50 when his vehicle collided with another vehicle. No injuries were sustained in this collision. The investigation revealed Montes was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. After being medically cleared at a local hospital, Montes was booked at the Riverside County Jail in Indio on charges of DUI.

The Coachella Police Department encourages the motoring public to not operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. To report drunk drivers, please call 911.

Hit and Run Was Jana’s Style when DUI

Jana Ray Sternlieb, 55 of Rancho Mirage, was arrested for hit and run DUI 022517 La Quinta Police

Police report that on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 10:32 P.M.  the La Quinta Police Department responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Washington Street and Avenue 50.  A 2014 Toyota sedan collided with a 2005 Mercedes coupe.  The driver of the Mercedes sustained minor injuries.  The Toyota sedan fled the scene northbound on Washington Street and a La Quinta Police officer caught up to the vehicle and stopped it a short distance away.  The driver of the Toyota, Jana Ray Sternlieb, 55 of Rancho Mirage, was arrested for hit and run and suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact La Quinta Police Department at 760-863-8990 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).  The La Quinta Police Department urges all drivers not to drink and drive.  To report suspected drunk drivers, please call 911.

Prince George’s County Police Didn’t Can This Bozo Cop on his first DUI arrest; Now Officer Chris Brown Charged with DUI after Wrecking Police Cruiser

Prince Georges County Police unit

Looney Tunes PG Police Chief Stawinski Says DUI Repeat Offender Officer Brown Learned From Prior DUI Arrest – Do Bank Robbers Get a Gimme too?

Prince Georges County Police motor units

Prince George’s Council Member Driving County Vehicle Busted for DUI 

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and suspended an officer earlier today after the officer was involved in a crash in his cruiser. It was suspected the off-duty officer was driving under the influence of alcohol prior to the crash. Police Officer First Class Christopher Brown is charged with multiple counts of driving under the influence and speeding.

The crash took place around 2:30 am near Pennsylvania Avenue and I-495. It was determined Brown clipped the back of a tractor trailer, lost control of his cruiser and hit a guardrail. The tractor-trailer driver was not hurt.

The preliminary investigation reveals, Brown left the scene following the crash but returned a short time later. Responding officers suspected PFC Brown was under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested. He was not hurt in the crash. He was driving a marked cruiser.

ONLY IN A BANANA REPUBLIC LIKE PG CAN COPS DRIVE DRUNK, WRECK A POLICE CAR AND KEEP THE JOB

In 2012, the same officer was involved in another crash in his cruiser while under the influence in Oxon Hill.

In 2012, the same officer was involved in another crash in his cruiser while under the influence in Oxon Hill. Prince George’s County Police arrested the officer following that crash. He pleaded guilty to those charges. He was also disciplined administratively.

“I find the circumstances surrounding this incident gravely troubling and I apologize to the community for the appearance of impropriety.  Know that, as always, when I have the facts I will take appropriate action to remedy this and I will make the facts known to the public,” said Chief Hank Stawinski.

Brown joined the department in 2009 and is assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Arrest of Todd Zalkan Following 110 mph Chase

San Diego County Sheriff sobriety checkpoint

Sergeant Kristin Brayman reports that on March 23, 2017, at about 10:52 p.m., San Deigo Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop for a vehicle that ran a red light at West Hills and Mission Gorge Road in Santee.

The vehicle initially yielded, but once contact of the driver was made, the vehicle took off and a traffic pursuit ensued. The vehicle was occupied by a male driver with a dog inside the vehicle.

The pursuit lasted approximately 20 minutes before a tire deflation device was used by the San Diego Police Department which ultimately slowed the vehicle down; ending the pursuit at Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Via Vallarta in the city of San Diego.

The driver, Todd Zalkan, was taken into custody without incident. He was arrested for driving under the influence, felony reckless evading and driving with a suspended license. No one was injured during the pursuit and there was no property damage.

CASE / CHARGE INFORMATION

Case #	Arr	Chg	Code Section	Code Description	*CL	Court	Court Date	Time	*ROC	Bail Amount
	1	1	2800.2(A) VC	EVADE PO:DISREGARD SAFETY	F	ELC	03/28/2017	13:30	Arraign	$50,000
	1	2	23152(A) VC	DUI ALCOHOL/DRUGS	M	ELC	03/28/2017	13:30	Arraign	0
	1	3	11350(A) HS	POSSESS NARCOTIC CNTL SUB	M	ELC	03/28/2017	13:30	Arraign	0

* Note: CL – Charge Class (F – Felony, M – Misdemeanor, I – Infraction)ROC – Reason On Calendar

Bowling Green Kentucky DUI driver Brad Weeks charged with murder and hit and run; was charged with DUI in 2015

Brad Weeks charged with murder by Bowling Green Police March 22, 2017,  photo courtesy of Bowling Green Daily News

From Bowling Green Daily News:

“The suspect was northbound on Louisville Road and ran the red light,” Ward said in a text message. “The victim was killed almost instantly. The suspect exited his vehicle and looked in and saw her and fled on foot. He was apprehended shortly after the collision and taken into custody. He has admitted to drinking earlier.”   MORE

Carolyn King killed by DUI driver Brad Weeks

Carolyn Lee King, 46, of Bowling Green, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A native of Barren County, she was a daughter of the late William Lee Dodson and Josephine Rupe Dodson. She was the owner of TLC Mobile Massage, a member of Networking Women and a member of Northside Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, William King, of Smiths Grove; two daughters, Tiffany King, of Bowling Green, and Amanda Burnette, of Smiths Grove; three grandchildren, Brittany Burnette, Zackary Burnette and Shawn Burnette; one great-grandchild, AllyRose Burnette; one sister, Patricia Patterson, of Lafayette, Tenn.; one brother, William Dodson, of Bowling Green; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rocky King.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be after noon Saturday at the funeral home.

BRAD JUSTIN WEEKS Age: 37 Class: COUNTY INMATE Race/Sex: W/M Visit: Call Facility For Time** Intake Date: 3/22/2017 4:38 PM

Jessica Bellerose, 41, of Troy NY guilty plea Manslaughter felony DWI Albany County NY 031617

Guilty Plea by JESSICA BELLEROSE in DWI Manslaughter; killed Paige Ahearn

Her party-time on the highway was death time for teenager

ALBANY, NY- District Attorney P. David Soares announced March 16, 2017, that JESSICA BELLEROSE, 41, of Troy, pleaded guilty to (1) Count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony, (1) Count of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony, and (1) Driving While Intoxicated, a Misdemeanor, before the Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany County Supreme Court.

Death scene created by Jessica Bellerose who’s all day party led to her killing Paige Ahearn Oct. 11, 2016 photo courtesy of Times Union

On October 11, 2016, at approximately 6:43 P.M., BELLEROSE recklessly drove a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix while intoxicated on Alternate Route 7 in the Town of Colonie. BELLEROSE passed multiple vehicles, eventually sideswiping a Subaru in the right-hand lane. BELLEROSE then drove into the center median and her car became airborne. Upon landing, the vehicle crashed into the front driver’s side of another car being driven in the westbound lane by Paige Ahearn, age 18. The crash killed Paige instantly and caused injuries to the passenger in that vehicle.

Paige Ahearn photo from Facebook

Blood test result revealed that BELLEROSE was operating the vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .14 percent. BELLEROSE also admitted to drinking throughout the day. BELLEROSE faces up to 7 years in State Prison when sentenced on May 11, 2017. BELLEROSE will also be ordered a term of 3 years of Probation upon release from custody with the requirement for installation of an Interlock Ignition Device.

BELLEROSE will also be ordered to repay restitution, pay fines and surcharges, and be subject to a driver’s license revocation for a minimum of 6 months upon release from custody subject to Department of Motor Vehicles guidelines. Vehicular Crimes Unit Bureau Chief Mary Tanner-Richter and Assistant District Attorney David Szalda are prosecuting this case.

Ahearn, Paige Alexis WATERFORD Paige Alexis Ahearn, 18, of Second Street died suddenly on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A Waterford native she was a 2016 graduate of Waterford-Halfmoon High School. Paige was employed at Beautique Salon in Halfmoon. She had graduated in June from Waterford-Halfmoon High School where she was a member of the softball and basketball teams, the cheerleading squad as well as having served on the student council. She was an animal lover and rescuer and enjoyed the outdoors. Her infectious smile brought joy to everyone she came in contact with. Survivors include her parents, Colleen M. O’Connell, John M. Ahearn and Shannon M. Liporace. She is the granddaughter of Alice A. Parissi and the late Mark V. O’Connell; and great-granddaughter of Rita Parissi. She is the niece of Auntie Michelle Corcoran (Christopher) and Jeanine Tefft (Jacob). Also surviving is her boyfriend, Damien DeMayo as well as several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. A memorial Mass will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Sixth and Division Street, Waterford. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may visit at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., Waterford on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit: Brendesefuneralhome.com

South Carolina Highway Patrol sobriety test

Zebulon Wright charged with felony DUI in crash that killed Olivia Watson on I-26

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C.   03/27/2017– Six people died in crashes on South Carolina highways in two days, reports the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Cpl. Sonny Collins reports that a 9-year-old child was killed when the vehicle in which she was a passenger was hit by a Buick operated by a DUI driver on I-26.

Both the Ford Explorer in which the child was riding and the Buick were eastbound on the interstate when the Buick struck the Ford and propelled it into a guardrail.

South Carolina Highway Patrol Spokesman Cpl. Sonny Collins said that Zebulon A. Wright, 46, was charged with felony reckless homicide DUI involving death and was incarcerated at the Dorchester County, S.C. Detention Center.

The child, Olivia Watson, 9, of Summerville, S.C., was taken to Trident Medical Center where she died at 3:27 am, according to the coroner, just over an hour after the crash took place at 2:20 am.

A twenty-two-year-old male died in Darlington County in a crash at 5:40 am; a thirty-two-year-old female died in a crash on Rt. 52 in Chester County; two people died in a crash on I-77 in Chester County at noon on March 25^th; and a forty-seven-year-old male died on Rt. 1736 in Darlington County on March 25, 2017, at 11:20 pm.