Seaford– The Delaware State Police have arrested 47-year-old James H. Comegys Jr. after he was found to be operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs for the 6^th time.

Comegys’s had five previous DUI convictions, making this his 6th arrest.

The incident occurred on January 12, 2020, at approximately 7:31 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the area of Northbound Sussex Highway and Bethel Concord Road, Seaford, for a report of a white Ford vehicle swerving all over the roadway.  Upon arrival to the area, the Trooper observed a white Ford Fusion in the left lane of Northbound Sussex Highway, approaching the red traffic light of Middleford Road. The vehicle came to a stop several feet past the white stop line and when the traffic light turned green the vehicle remained stopped.  The Trooper activated their emergency equipment when the driver, James Comegys, proceeded into the parking lot of Popeye’s and drove around the entire building before coming to a stop.

Contact was subsequently made with Comegys when the Trooper observed signs that he was driving under the influence and a DUI investigation ensued.  Troopers located drug paraphernalia along with approximately .021 grams of heroin inside the vehicle.  A computer check revealed that Comegys’s had five previous DUI convictions, making this his 6th arrest.

Comegys was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following:

• 6th Offense after 5 prior offenses – Driving a Vehicle under the Influence of any Drug
• Unlawful to Tamper, or circumvent the operation of, any Ignition Interlock Device
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)

Comegys was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $23200.00 cash-only bond.

DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from – January 6-12, 2020

I’ll Look at Your Facebook Profile
Before I Tell Your Mother
You’re Dead

– Dr. Louis M. Profeta, Emergency Room Physician, St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis

“It kind of keeps me human. You see, I’m about to change their lives; your mom and dad, that is. In about five minutes, they will never be the same, they will never be happy again. Right now, to be honest, you’re just a nameless dead body that feels like a wet bag of newspapers that we have been pounding on, sticking IV lines and tubes and needles in, trying desperately to save you. There’s no motion, no life, nothing to tell me you once had dreams or aspirations. I owe it to them to learn just a bit about you before I go in.

Because right now . . . all I am is mad at you, for what you did to yourself and what you are about to do to them.

I know nothing about you. I owe it to your mom to peek inside of your once-living world.

Maybe you were texting instead of watching the road, or you were drunk when you should have Ubered. Perhaps you snorted heroin or Xanax for the first time or a line of coke, tried meth or popped a Vicodin at the campus party and did a couple shots. Maybe you just rode your bike without a helmet or didn’t heed your parents’ warning when they asked you not to hang out with that “friend,” or to be more cautious when coming to a four-way stop. Maybe you just gave up.

Maybe it was just your time, but chances are . . . it wasn’t.

So I pick up your faded picture of your driver’s license and click on my iPhone, flip to Facebook and search your name. Chances are we’ll have one mutual friend somewhere. I know a lot of people.

I see you wearing the same necklace and earrings that now sit in a specimen cup on the counter, the same ball cap or jacket that has been split open with trauma scissors and pulled under the backboard, the lining stained with blood. Looks like you were wearing it to the U2 concert. I heard it was great.

I see your smile, how it should be, the color of eyes when they are filled with life, your time on the beach, blowing out candles, Christmas at Grandma’s; oh you have a Maltese, too. I see that. I see you standing with your mom and dad in front of the sign to your college. Good, I’ll know exactly who they are when I walk into the room. It makes it that much easier for me, one less question I need to ask.

You’re kind of lucky that you don’t have to see it. Dad screaming your name over and over, mom pulling her hair out, curled up on the floor with her hand over her head as if she’s trying to protect herself from unseen blows.

I check your Facebook page before I tell them you’re dead because it reminds me that I am talking about a person, someone they love; it quiets the voice in my head that is screaming at you right now shouting: ‘How could you do this to them, to people you are supposed to love!’”

For the love of God, put down your phone, slow down, come to a complete stop, wear your seatbelt, go the speed limit, and drive like your life depends on it. Because it does. And if that’s not enough, drive like other peoples’ lives depend on it…because it does.

Don’t ruin your family’s or our holiday season…

In one moment your decision changes lives. Decatur High School (Federal Way, WA) students Nicholas Hodgins and Derek King were killed alongside I-5 when a driver made the decision to drive drunk. They would have graduated in three days.

NOTICE: This database of the DWI Hit Parade is a great FREE resource for credit managers, law enforcement and background investigations for the private sector as well as government screenings of prospective employees. Those who are impaired are advised not to drive after ingesting drugs or alcohol as doing so and being arrested can cause serious negative experiences for obtaining employment…and could kill someone. Provide your own independent research for making any legal decisions or coming to conclusions, this information is provided as a public service but is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice.

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Anthony Norris charged with OWI in a fatal pileup on Indiana Toll Road

HAMMOND- Indiana State Police report that on Feb. 2, 2020, at approximately 2:03 a.m., Trooper Dennis Griffin was dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on I-80/94 eastbound lanes at the 2.2 mile-marker.  The vehicle, a white 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, had struck the impact attenuator which resulted in two lanes being blocked.  Through Trooper Griffin’s investigation, he had reason to believe that the driver of the vehicle was impaired via alcoholic beverages. 

The driver, Anthony Van Norris, 35 years of age from Merrillville, IN, refused to submit to a chemical test and was taken into custody.  At approximately 2:48 a.m., a secondary crash occurred in the back-up on I-80/94 eastbound at the 2.0 mile-marker.  Assistance was requested from the Indiana State Police Toll Road District as well as from the Hammond Police Department. 

Police say that Norris was transported to Southlake Methodist by Trooper Benjamin Beers where a search warrant was obtained and a blood draw was completed.  Toxicology results are pending.  Norris was transported to the Lake County Jail and a preliminary charge of O.W.I. Refusal- Class A Misdemeanor is being submitted to the Lake County Prosecutor.

Trooper Griffin arrived at the scene of the second crash and observed three vehicles, a semi, and two passenger vehicles.  One of the vehicles, a white 1995 Lincoln was engulfed in flames. 

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Griffin shows that a 2013 Toyota Highlander, driven by Shenay Neal, 44, from Crown Point, IN was traveling in the far left lane at a high rate of speed. 

The Toyota rear-ended the Lincoln, causing the Lincoln to spin to the left lane where it burst into flames.  The Toyota then continued straight and rear-ended a second vehicle which was a 2018 Utility semi-trailer being pulled by a 2019 International tractor. 

The semi is operated by TTS Logistics, LLC of Mount Pleasant, MI.  The truck was being driven by Lance A. Forbus, 32 from Dallas, TX.  The drivers of the Highlander and International were both transported for treatment of minor injuries.  Attempts were made to remove the driver of the Lincoln, however, they were unsuccessful due to the fire.  The driver of the Lincoln was declared deceased at the scene by the Lake County Coroner.  The name of the deceased is pending positive identification by the Lake County Coroner. 

Upon completion, a copy of the investigation will be forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office for review. 

As this fatal crash was being investigated, a third crash took place in the backup at the 0.7 mile- marker which involved 7 vehicles.  None of those drivers or passengers were injured, however, there was also lane blockage which resulted in an additional backup. 

A fourth crash took place in the back-up at the 0.1 mile-marker.  That crash involved a semi and passenger vehicle and resulted in minor injuries and lane blockage as well.

Assisting at the scene was the Lake County Coroner’s Office, Hammond Fire/EMS, Hammond Police Department, Indiana State Police Toll Road, and Bert’s Towing.

Dennis Griffin, 38 is originally from Saint Anne, Illinois, where he graduated from Saint Anne High School.  He earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from South University in Savannah, Georgia.  He previously worked at the Department of Correction in Michigan City and Jasper County Sheriff’s Department as a correctional officer.  He coached soccer at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer before its closure.  Griffin resides in Jasper County with his family.

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DWI HIT PARADE: Shawn H. Wingate dragged a trophy state highway sign under his Dodge Ram truck as he earned his 5^th DWI arrest in Delaware

SEAFORD, DEL. – How many times does a DWI driver get to rack up a DWI conviction before a Judge in Delaware will put him or her in prison for any meaningful time in order to protect the lives of the public?  Ask one of the bozos on the bench as it is clear from the public record of DWI arrests that the opportunity for an impaired driver to kill in Delaware is endless and Judges let repeat offenders have the run of the road.  Prepare to die if you drive in Delaware as the Judges of Delaware have great tolerance for repeat offenders and clearly do not care about you and your family.

The Delaware State Police report that they have arrested 48-year-old Shawn H. Wingate after he was found to be under the influence for the 5th time.

The incident occurred on February 1, 2020, at approximately 8:36 p.m., when a Trooper observed a black Dodge Ram truck traveling westbound on Old Furnace Road in the area of Middleford Road, Seaford.  The truck was observed dragging a “No Parking” state highway sign under the passenger-side rear tire. 

Delaware State Police report that a traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, Shawn Wingate.  While speaking with Wingate, the Trooper detected an odor of alcohol and a DUI investigation ensued.  A computer inquiry revealed that Wingate had four previous DUI convictions, making this his 5th offense.

Wingate was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following:

• 5th Offense DUI
• Leaving the Scene of Property Collision Accident
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification
• Failure to Report a Collision Involving Alcohol or Drugs

Wingate was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $12420.00 secured bond.

Rhode Island State Police report the following DUI arrests for Feb. 2, 2020

At 11:55 PM, troopers arrested Richard Davis, 43, of 157 Oak Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs- First Offense 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Pawtucket. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed and arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

At 1:35 AM, troopers arrested Paul Iturralde, 25, of 40 Yorkshire Street, Providence, Rhode Island for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs – First Offense/ B.A.C Unknown 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Charles Street in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

At 1:46 AM, members of the Traffic Safety Unit arrested Adolfo Saldanha, age 40, of 213 Baker Street, Providence, RI for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs –First Offense B.A.C Unknown 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 north in the City of Pawtucket. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed and arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

At 2:50 AM, members of the Traffic Safety Unit arrested Leomary Rivera Carmona, 19, of 421 Pine Street, Providence, Rhode Island for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol-First Offense / B.A.C Phase 1.) .213 and Phase 2.) .211. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Point Street in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed and held overnight pending a morning arraignment.

At 4:02 AM, members of the Traffic Safety Unit arrested Shaneka Isom, age 29, of 28 Apollo Road. East Providence, Rhode Island for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs- First Offense B.A.C Unknown 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 North in the City of Pawtucket. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed and held overnight pending morning arraignment.

At 3:08 PM, Troopers arrested Zachary Cifelli, 21, of 133 Ridge Road, Smithfield RI for 1)Driving Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs – First Offense .10-.15. Breath Test Results Phase I: .147, Phase II: .137. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 295 North in the Town of Johnston. The subject was transported to State Police Headquarters, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

On February 1, 2020, at 3:52 AM, Troopers arrested Jean Melo, 38, of 152 Rugby Street, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs B.A.C Unknown – First offense; and 2.) Refusal to submit to a chemical test. This arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95, in the Town of East Greenwich. Melo was processed at the Hope Valley Barracks and held overnight pending a morning arraignment.

At 8:27 PM Troopers arrested Alfred Verdone, 60, of 7 Ingalls Court, Methuen, Massachusetts for 1.) Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs, First Offense – BAC Unknown 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense, and 3) Driving with Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled License 1st Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 6 West in the City of Providence. Subject was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

At 10:08 PM Troopers arrested Lesvia Zelada, 34, of 53 Gloucester Street Apt #1, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs, First Offense – BAC Unknown 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 North in the City of Cranston. Subject was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

At 2:32 AM Troopers arrested Aleido Varela, 30, of 1032 Main Street Apt #2, Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs, First Offense – BAC Unknown 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense and 3.) Driving with Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled License 2nd Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 North in the City of Pawtucket. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

At 8:22 PM Troopers arrested Jeremias Rego, 42, of 1 McTeers Court, Floor #2, West Warwick, Rhode Island for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs – First Offense – B.A.C. .15 or Greater. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to E-911 call for an erratic operator traveling on Route 195 in the City of East Providence. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, arraigned before a Justice of the Peace and released to a responsible adult.

At 1:44 AM Troopers arrested Cesar Revolorio, 57, of 16 Prospect Street Avenue, Waltham, MA for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs- BAC Unknown 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding to 911 calls for an erratic operator on Route 95 in the City of Pawtucket. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released to a responsible adult.

At 2:11 AM Troopers arrested Marlen Ramirez, 43, of 93 Colfax Street, Providence, Rhode Island for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and/or Drugs- First Offense-B.A.C .15 or Greater. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 146 in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Woods Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released to a responsible adult.

At 11:15 PM, Troopers arrested Marcos Cabrera, 47, of 1940 Washington Avenue, Bronx, New York for 1) Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin – Excess of 1 Kilogram and 2) Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the Town of Hopkinton. The subject was transported to the Hope Valley Barracks, processed and turned over to Fourth Division District Court for arraignment.

On January 29, 2020, members of the HIDTA Task Force arrested Jesus M. Rodriguez, 28, of 165 St. Agnes Avenue, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the following: 1) Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance – Crack Cocaine; 2) Possession of Schedule IV Controlled Substance – Marijuana Edibles; 3) Possession of Counterfeit Bills, and 4) Distribution of Controlled Substance Near School. Mr. Rodriguez was processed at the Lincoln Barracks, arraigned in Sixth District Court and held as a Superior Court violator.

At 1:58 AM, Troopers arrested Eric Armistead, 35, of 257 Shermantown Road, Saunderstown, Rhode Island for 1) Driving Under the Influence B.A.C Unknown – Second Offense, 2) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Main Street, in the Town of West Warwick. Armstead was transported to the Hope Valley Barracks, processed, and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Third District Court.

At 11:34 PM, Troopers arrested Blake Rocha, 35, of 59 Shelldrake Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – 1st Offense / B.A.C. Unknown; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 4 South in the Town of East Greenwich. The subject was transported to the Wickford Barracks for processing, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

At 1:40 AM Troopers arrested Tyrone Walker, 42, of 19 Fletcher Avenue, Apt. 2, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, First Offense-BAC Unknown and 2.) Refusal to submit to a chemical test. The arrest was a result of Troopers discovering a motor vehicle accident in a construction zone on Route 95 in the City of Providence. The subject was transported to the Lincoln Barracks, processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult.

 Loudoun County Sheriff DWI arrests for January 2020; Parker R. Douglas was charged with DWI, drugs and packing concealed weapon

MARIO A. SANCHEZ BATRES, 27, of Sterling, Va., was arrested on Jan. 31, 2020 at 2:21 am Magnolia Rd. / W. Church Rd. Sterling, Va., for DWI. Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Mario A. Sanchez Batres, 27, of Sterling was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and was being held at the Loudoun County Jail.

GREGORY N. HENRY, 47, Potomac Falls, Va., was arrested on Jan. 30, 2020 at 11:12 am at. Potomac View Rd. / Langley Dr. Sterling, Va., for DWI. Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Gregory N Henry, 47, of Potomac Falls was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (2nd offense) and Refusal to Provide a Breath Test (2nd offense) and was being held at the Loudoun County Jail.

PARKER RYAN DOUGLAS, 18, of Ashburn, Va., was arrested on Jan. 30, 2020 at 7:25 am at 44000 Block Riverside Pkwy. Leesburg, Va., for DWI. Driving While Intoxicated: Deputies responded for a single-vehicle crash in a parking lot. The driver was found to be under the influence of narcotics. Narcotics and a concealed firearm were located in the vehicle. Parker Ryan Douglas, 18, of Ashburn, was charged Loudoun Sheriff Deputy S. B. Staley with DWI-1^ST Offense Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon and was later released from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on a Personal Recognizance Bond. Douglas will be back in court on March 18, 2020.  Douglas might get a multi-violation discount from his attorney, Thomas Soldan, who represents him for a reckless driving and speeding charge he picked up on Loudoun County on Oct. 30, 2019 as he begins his career as a traffic defendant and alleged DUI drug miscreant.

WILLIAM PATRICK MEEHAN, 39, of Temecula, California, was arrested on Jan. 29, 2020 at 2:02 am at the 25100 Block Riding Center Blvd. Chantilly for DWI-1^st Offense Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. William Patrick Meehan, 39, of California was charged by Loudoun Sheriff Deputy A. S. Eisenhart with Driving While Intoxicated and was being held at the Loudoun County Jail. A court date is set for March 26, 2020.

MARIA DE LA PAZ CRADDUCK, 51, of Reston, Va., was arrested on Jan. 27, 2020 at 2:13 am at Community Plaza. / Route 7 Sterling, Va., for Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Maria L. Cradduck, 51, of Reston was charged by Loudoun Deputy Sheriff N. Potter with DWI-1^ST OFFENSE Driving While Intoxicated and was being held at the Loudoun County Jail. Trial is set for March 19, 2020.

GREGORY ALAN FROHN, 45, of Sterling, Va., was arrested on Jan. 26, 2020 at 11:07 am at Algonkian Pkwy. / Redbark Pl. Sterling, Va., by Loudoun Sheriff Deputy S. Mieszala for Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Gregory A. Frohn, 45, of Sterling was charged with DWI-1^ST Offense Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Provide a Breath Test and possession of drugs, and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond. Frohn will be explaining to a District Court Judge what in the world he was doing on April Fool’s Day – an appropriate day to defend against DWI charges. An attorney can run a DWI defendant up to $10,000 along with higher insurance fees making an Uber really cheap in comparison, something a Virginia Tech grad can add up without a calculator.

LUIS ORTA MARQUEZ, 37, of Herndon, Va., was arrested on Jan. 25, 2020 at 11:09 pm in the 300 Block Glenn Dr. Sterling, Va., for Driving While Intoxicated: A Loudoun Sheriff deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Luis Orta Marquez, 27, of Herndon was charged by Loudoun Deputy Sheriff PT Pham DWI-1^st offense with Driving While Intoxicated and Driving Without a License and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond.

ASHANTI QUENAE SANTIAGO, on Jan. 26, 2020 at 1:32 am, was arrested by Loudoun County Sheriff Deputy at a service station located in the 44600 Block Wellfleet Dr. Ashburn for Driving While Intoxicated: Police say that Deputies were dispatched for a suspicious person who had parked crooked at the gas pumps of a gas station. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Ashanti Q. Santiago, 46, of Leesburg was charged by Loudoun Deputy B. Washburn with DWI-1^st, Driving While Intoxicated, and driving while revoked, and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond. Trial date for the charges has been set for March 10, 2020.

AMY LYNN HOLDEN, 34, (DOB 02/03/1985) of 4010 Tranquility Court, Monrovia, Maryland was arrested on Jan. 26, 2020, at 2:15 am at E. Maple Ave. / E. Polar Rd., Sterling, Va., for Driving While Intoxicated: Loudoun Sheriff Deputy N. Potter conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Amy L. Holden, 34, of Maryland, was charged with first-offense DWI, Driving While Intoxicated and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond.  Holden has a court date in Loudoun District Court on March 19, 2020.

KEVIN PATRICK SHANNON, 55, of Chantilly, Va., and also of Brunswick, Maryland was arrested on Jan. 23, 2020, at 11:24 am in the 42200 Block Providence Ridge Dr., Chantilly, Va., with DWI-1^ST offense Driving While Intoxicated: Deputies responded for a single-vehicle crash. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Kevin Patrick Shannon, 55, of Maryland was charged by Loudoun Sheriff Deputy A. S. Eisenhart with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Provide a Breath Test and is being held at the Loudoun County Jail. While this is the first DWI arrest in Virginia for Shannon – it’s not his first rodeo.  Kevin Patrick Shannon, (DOB 04/11/1964) of 1281 Drydock Road in Brunswick, Md., was arrested on Aug. 19, 2008 for DWI by Frederick County Sheriff Deputy K. Olander. In a plea deal in Frederick County District Court with the Frederick County States Attorney on Dec. 15, 2016, Shannon pleaded guilty. THE DEAL: a verdict of Probation Before Judgement with sixty days in jail – all of which was suspended and a fine of $507.50 with $200 of the fine suspended.  What did Shannon learn from his first DWI arrest? To refuse the breath test, not to call an Uber.

STACY MARIE DUNNIGAN was arrested on January 22, 2020 at 10:55 am on Cascades Pkwy. / W. Church Rd. Sterling, Va., for DWI-1^st Offense, Driving While Intoxicated: Deputies responded for a two-vehicle crash. One of the drivers was found to be under the influence of narcotics. Narcotics were located in the vehicle. Stacy M. Dunnigan, 49, of Sterling was charged by Loudoun County Sheriff Deputy T. Wilson with Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of a Controlled Substance and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond.

Were the drugs responsible for making him DWI AND stupid?

ANTHONY LAMBURN was arrested on Jan. 21, 2020 at 6:17 pm at Algonkian Pkwy. / Whitewater Dr. Great Falls, Va., for Driving While Intoxicated/Assault on Law Enforcement: Deputies responded for a two-vehicle crash where one of the drivers had fled the scene. Police say that the responding deputies located the vehicle and observed it strike a second car. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was found to be under the influence of narcotics. Narcotics were located in the vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he assaulted a deputy. Anthony W. Lamburn, 47, of Alum Bank, Pennsylvania was charged with Hit and Run, Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Felony Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer. Lamburn is being held at the Loudoun County Jail on no bond.

Wild ride on public park destroying football fields sent Michael W. Paschall to the slammer

STERLING, VA. – Alcohol is nobody’s friend and it sure wasn’t a pal to this alleged dirtbag who got a snoot full of booze and allegedly tore up a public park. Loudoun County Sheriff Deputies responded for reports of a vehicle driving on the football fields of Claude Moore Park on Jan. 26, 2020 at 2:57 pm. Deputies located the vehicle as it was pulling into a driveway.

The driver fled into the residence when he observed the deputies. The deputies attempted to have the male exit the residence. The male made six phone calls to 911 advising that his house was being broken into.

Police say that the male later exited his residence in the 1000 block of Margate Court in Sterling, Va., and attempted to re-enter his vehicle but was taken into custody. The male was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Michael W. Paschall, 42, of Sterling was charged with Public Intoxication, hindering a Deputy Sheriff, two counts of Destruction of Property, two counts of Reckless Driving, and six counts of Falsely Summons or Give False Reports to Law-Enforcement Officials. Paschall is being held at the Loudoun County Jail on a $4,000 Bond.

GAIL STEPHANIE STAFFIERI was arrested on Jan. 20, 2020 at 9:30 am at Route 7 /Augusta Dr. Sterling Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of narcotics. Gail Stephanie Staffieri, 62, of Herndon, Va., was charged by Loudoun County Sheriff Deputy M. Salvas with Driving While Intoxicated and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond. A trial date is set for March 4, 2020.

ZOILA NOEMI FIGUEROA was arrested on Jan. 19, 2020 at 2:25 am at Old Ox Rd. / Route 28 Sterling Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Zoila NOEMI Figueroa, 56, of Anaheim, California was charged Loudoun Sheriff Deputy M. Sarrichio with Driving While Intoxicated and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond.

JESSICA MARIE PICONE was arrested on Jan. 18, 2020 at 12:44 am at Route 7 / Belmont Ridge Rd. Leesburg, Va., for Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol.  Jessica Marie Picone, 26, of Leesburg, Va., was charged by Loudoun Sheriff Deputy J. Hernandez with DWI – 1^st offense Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Provide a Breath Test and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond. Picone will visit with a Loudoun District Court Judge on March 3, 2020.

VENENDER KUMAR BATHULA was arrested on Jan. 20, 2020 at 11:42 pm at 22600 Block Philomont Ridge Ct. Ashburn for Driving While Intoxicated: Deputies responded for reports of a suspected drunk driver. Deputies located the vehicle as it was pulling up to a residence. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Venender Kumar Bathula, 46, of Ashburn, Va., was charged by Loudoun Sheriff Deputy L. M. Goldberg with DWI 1^ST offense Driving While Intoxicated and was being held at the Loudoun County Jail with a court appearance set for April 2, 2020.

BOZO CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING TWO DEPUTIES DURING DWI ARREST

GAGANDEEP SINGH was arrested on Jan. 19, 2020 at 2:54 am at Tall Cedars Pkwy. / Loudoun County Pkwy. Chantilly Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest. Once inside the Loudoun County Jail the driver assaulted two deputies. Gagandeep Singh, 24, of Manassas was charged by Loudoun Sheriff Deputy A. S. Eisenhart with Driving While Intoxicated and two counts of Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a $2,500 bond. Attorney Faraji Rosenthal is representing Singh in the felony assault charge with a hearing set for March 3, 2020.

CAMPOS G. MILAGRO DEL CARMON was arrested on Jan. 18, 2020 at 12:01 am at Route 50 / Riding Center Blvd. Chantilly Driving While Intoxicated/Unauthorized Use: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver did not have a driver’s license and was driving a friend’s vehicle without permission. Campos G. Milagro Del Carmon, 34, of Springfield was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Without a License, and Unauthorized use of Vehicle and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond.

DAVID S. RUSSELL was arrested on Jan. 14, 2020 at 1:43 am at Magnolia Rd. / W. Church Rd. Sterling Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. David S. Russell, 46, of Sterling was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and is being held at the Loudoun County Jail.

TREVOR JACOBS was arrested on Jan. 12, 2020 at 1:58 pm at Route 28 / Old Ox Rd. Sterling for Driving While Intoxicated: Deputies responded for reports of an unconscious male in the driver seat of a vehicle. The male was found to be under the influence of alcohol. An open alcoholic container was located in the vehicle. Trevor Jacobs, 27, of Holly Springs, Georgia was charged by Loudoun Deputy B. McGhee with Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Drinking While Driving and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a $3,000 bond.

HEATH M. STANFORD was charged on Jan. 12, 2020 at 1:31 am at Route 7 / Belmont Ridge Rd. Ashburn, Va., with Driving While Intoxicated: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Heath M. Stanford, 41, of Leesburg was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and was later released from the Loudoun Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond.

CAROL THOMSON RICHARDSON was charged on Jan. 11, 2020 at 10:59 pm at S. King St. / Evergreen Mills Rd. Leesburg with Driving While Intoxicated: Deputies responded for reports of a reckless driver that was swerving on the roadway. A deputy located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Carol Thomson Richardson, 57, of Leesburg was charged by Loudoun Sheriff Deputy B. M. Foster with DWI 1^st offense Driving While Intoxicated and was later released from the Loudoun County Jail on a Personal Recognizance Bond with a special appearance before a District Court Judge coming up on March 5, 2020.

An Orland woman was killed after the vehicle she was a passenger in went off the road last night. The driver is facing multiple charges.

On Jan. 28, 2020, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Tr. Travis Chapman responded to the Cedar Swamp Rd. in Orland for a motor vehicle crash.  Investigation revealed that Robert Cunningham (48) of Orland was driving west in a 2007 Ford Ranger.  Valerie Seavey (50) of Orland was a passenger.  The driver lost control on a left-hand corner, went off the left side of the roadway striking an embankment.  The vehicle came to rest on its wheels in the middle of the roadway.  At some point, Seavey was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.  Seavey wasn’t wearing a seatbelt.  

CUNNINGHAM TOLD COURT HE HAD SIX SHOTS OF VODKA BEFORE CRASH

Cunningham was placed under arrest and taken to the Hancock County Jail in Ellsworth.  On Jan. 29, he was charged with Manslaughter, Agg. OUI, Agg. Driving to Endanger and Speeding 30 MPH or more over the speed limit.  Sgt. Tim Varney and Cpl. Dan Ryan assisted.  Tr. Josh Lander is reconstructing the crash.  Speed and alcohol appear to be factors.  Bucksport and Orland Fire Departments also assisted.

OUI ARRESTS by Maine State Police

Cpl. Ricci Cote, while working a minimum shift in Troop B, stopped Brandy Hilliard (41) of Turner, on N. River Road in Greene.  She was arrested and charged with OUI.  Her BrAC was over the legal limit.

On 1/24/2020 Tr. Stewart responded to a report of a crash with injury in Burnham. The operator, Shylah Logidice (34) was arrested for OUI and summonsed accordingly. 

School Bus Driver Richard Tanguay Charged With Drugging While Bussing Kids

A bus driver for Biddeford is facing multiple charges after a Trooper stopped his for driving erratically with a bus full of students.

On Nov.  2, 2019, at approximately 7:57 p.m., Trooper Patrick Hall out of Troop A was on routine patrol southbound on I-95 in Scarborough when his attention was drawn to a school bus operating in front of him. Tpr. Hall noted that the bus was speeding in a construction zone, failing to signal lane changes, and failing to maintain one lane. The bus was stopped for the erratic operation and speeding. The bus was filled with Biddeford High School Students returning from a field hockey game.  The bus was being operated by Richard Tanguay, 68, of Biddeford. Tpr.  Hall observed signs of impairment and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.  

As a result, Tpr. Hall brought Tanguay to Cumberland County Jail for an intoxilyzer breath test and an exam by a Drug Recognition Expert As a result of the investigation, Tanguay was charged with OUI-Drugs, Driving to Endanger, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  

Trooper Hall was assisted by Cpl. Ricci Cote and by Sgt. Paul Powers of Freeport PD who conducted the drug recognition testing. Bail was set at $500.00 which Tanguay posted and was released. Tanguay’s first court appearance will be on January 9, 2020, in Portland District court. The State Police have notified the Biddeford School District of the incident.

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Rebekah Lynn Warren (DOB 11/25/1971), OF Ann Arbor, Michigan, representing the 55th District of the Michigan House of Representatives since January 1, 2019. She was elected to this position on November 6, 2018, beating Republican opponent Bob Baird, 74% to 26%.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Under the Freedom of Information Act, 7 Action News has obtained Auburn Hills Police video of the arrest of State Representative Rebekah Warren on December 26, 2019. And Warren is clearly upset that her arrest is being recorded by police cameras.

“You don’t understand, I’m elected. I’m a senator. People will be, like, the senator got arrested. That’ll be, like, (expletive). This is going to be the most famous arrest you’ve ever made,” Warren said on video.

Warren was placed under arrest after police received several 911 calls reporting a black Jeep Cherokee swerving on I-75.

Image from a video showing Michigan state Rep. Rebekah Warren in the backseat of a patrol car after a drunk driving arrest on Dec. 26 (Auburn Hills Police Department)

From Fox News

She goes on to tell the officer in the video that there’s going to be a moment that they’re both going to be on TV.

“It’s going to be, like, the senator from Ann Arbor’s career is over,” Warren says.

The station reported that at one point Warren became upset at being handcuffed, saying she hadn’t been “aggressive.”

Mugshot for Rebekah Warren, a Democrat state rep. from Ann Arbor, Mich., who was arrested on a drunken-driving charge in Auburn Hills last month. (Oakland County Sheriff)

Police said Warren was stopped after an officer saw her swerving in traffic and sideswiping a guardrail on Interstate 75, according to the station.

After refusing to submit to a breath test, police took her to a hospital where her blood was drawn, FOX 2 Detroit reported.

The test came back as .21, more than twice the legal limit of .08 and well above .17 the limit considered super drunk under Michigan law, the station reported.

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From NBC 4 Washington

Kevin Coffay, who was sentenced in 2012 for a drunken-driving crash that killed three of his friends received more prison time Feb. 3, 2020, after trying to drive with alcohol in his system numerous times and violating his probation.

Three people were killed: Spencer Datt, 18; Johnny Hoover, 20; and Haeley McGuire, 18. A fourth passenger, a 19-year-old, was injured but survived.

Kevin Coffay, 28, appeared in Montgomery County Circuit Court Monday and a judge ordered him to serve seven more years in prison — the amount of time that was suspended from his original sentence. MORE

“It could easily be characterized as the worst … DUI accident in the history of this county,” Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy said.

Coffay fled the scene. When police found him about three hours later, his blood alcohol content was still twice the legal limit, prosecutors said.

According to court documents, Coffay had a blood alcohol level of 0.16. The test was done more than three hours after the crash. Coffay’s car left Olney-Laytonsville Road and hit a tree. Authorities said that Coffay then fled from the scene of the accident. He was found near his home in Rockville about three hours later with a strong odor of alcohol.

He was initially held on $500,000 bond. A judge then reduced it to $50,000 and ruled that he did not need an electronic monitor.

Coffay pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of leaving the scene. He was originally sentenced to 20 years in prison.

But a panel of judges reduced his sentence to eight years in prison and five years of probation. Ultimately, he was released after serving four years.

CAN ANYONE UNDERSTAND THE DECISION OF THESE THREE BOZO JUDGES?

In making its decision, the three-judge panel said that Coffay shouldn’t pay for the larger cultural problem of drunk driving; that the state didn’t give Coffay credit for pleading guilty; that the initial sentencing judge went outside the sentencing guidelines and that the victims had voluntarily gotten into the vehicle with Coffay.

Family members of the victims were livid at the decision.

“The reduction of this sentence means our children’s lives mean nothing,” said one.

Coffay eventually got a driver’s license again in 2018, and had to drive with an interlock device to monitor his sobriety.

Prosecutors said Monday Coffay squandered his second chance by continuing to engage in the same reckless behavior that led to the fatal crash in 2011.

According to court documents, he tried to drive after drinking more than 100 different times.

“[He would] get drunk in D.C., sleep it off and then drive home the next day, and the ignition interlock is picking up when he has levels of alcohol in his system,” prosecutor Bryan Roslund said.

He killed his friends and ran from the scene, lied to police, claimed he hit a small animal…now he wants out of prison so he can tell other boozing kids not to be an idiot like he is…

FROM WTOP: McCarthy said prosecutors learned through an intercepted call from Coffay while he was in jail that Coffay had discussed attempting to “fake the court out” by claiming he was suffering emotional trauma from the crash.

“To hear that he was discussing with friends coming to court and gaming the court, claiming he had PTSD, is offensive to every person standing behind me,” McCarthy said. He added that the crash victims’ families continue to “suffer emotional trauma as a result of their loss.”

“That we are here is stunning to us,” McCarthy said.

Prosecutors said since September 2018, an ignition interlock device on Coffay’s car has caught him with alcohol on his breath more than 100 times. MORE

From The Washington Post:

Kevin Coffay and several friends had left a party. Coffay was drunk, and he slammed a Toyota Corolla into a tree on the side of a Montgomery County road about 3 a.m.

 “The sentence will never bring back Johnny, Haeley or Spencer,” Hoover’s mother, Carolyn Hoover, said afterward.

JOHN WILLIAM HOOVER

Suddenly on Sunday, May 15, 2011, of Derwood, MD. Beloved son of Patrick J. and Carolyn B. Hoover; brother of Charlie and Jimmy Hoover. Johnny’s visitation will be at St. Francis of Assisi, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD on Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Olney Boys & Girls Club, P.O. Box 2, Olney, MD 20830.

HAELEY NOEL McGUIRE
Suddenly on Sunday, May 15, 2011, HAELEY NOEL McGUIRE, age 18 of Derwood, MD. She was the daughter of John J. McGuire and Elisa M. McGuire. She was the sister of Juliette Marie McGuire and John Francis McGuire. She is also survived by two grandmothers, Mary Baeschlin and Josephine Alexander. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make memorial contributions to Students Against Destructive Decisions, C/O Col. Zadok A. McGruder High School, 5939 Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20855, Attn: Mr. Lee Evans or Students Against Drunk Driving. Arrangements

SPENCER DATT
Spencer Reece Adrian Datt, born June 28, 1992, passed away on May 15, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Lillian and Douglas Datt; sister, Alexa, and brother, Conor. Spencer is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Gwen Datt of Great Falls, VA; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Spencer’s vibrant and fun-loving personality will live on within all of those who were lucky enough to know him. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, May 19 at Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church, 3425 Emory Church Road, Olney, MD, starting at 10 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Viers Mill Road, Rockville. The family requests that donations be made to the Colonel Zadok Magruder High School Booster Club, 5939 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20855 in lieu of flowers

POLICE CHIEF NICK METZ SHOULD RESIGN AND HIRE ON AS THE UNION SHOP STEWARD

In an internal email to the Aurora Police Department obtained by ABC News, Police Chief Nick Metz wrote on Friday: “I unequivocally stand by my decision regarding the involved officer.”

“I know cops are human beings. You are not perfect. You are exposed to higher levels of stress and trauma than the general public will ever truly understand,” Metz wrote. “We all know that trauma, suicide, and substance abuse continue to be huge problems in our profession.”

FROM ABC NEWS – Colorado cop won’t face charges
Bodycam footage showed Aurora officer Nathan Meier passed out in his patrol car and a hospital test later revealed a blood alcohol count over five times the legal limit.ABCNews.com

A Colorado district attorney expressed frustration Thursday at not being able to prosecute an Aurora police officer who was found passed out drunk in his car last year, calling the department’s failure to launch a DUI investigation a double standard meant to protect one of its own.

Officer Nathan Meier was found unresponsive in his city-owned police car parked in the middle of an Aurora street on March 29, 2019. Meier was armed and in uniform. Officers, including Deputy Chief Paul O’Keefe who was the first police officer on the scene, reported smelling a faint smell of alcohol on Meier and in his vehicle.

.MORE: Independent investigation launched into police department’s handling of officer found drunk behind wheel

“He’s a little intoxicated,” one lieutenant tells another in a conversation captured on body-worn camera footage.

Despite the apparent signs that the officer was intoxicated, District Attorney George Brauchler says O’Keefe later told internal affairs investigators that he felt he didn’t have enough evidence for a DUI investigation and that he “erred on the side of protecting [Meier].”

“I am incredibly frustrated,” Brauchler said. “Bottom line is if one of us had been in that car, and not officer Nathan Meier, do I think it would it have been treated differently? I do.”

Traffic Stop Leads to DUI and Handgun With no Permit 

Vigo County – Indiana State Police report that on February 9, 2020, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Trooper William Clark was patrolling near Wabash Avenue and 9th street, when he stopped a passenger car for exceeding the posted speed limit.  The driver was identified as Aaron D McDaniel, 26, of Terre Haute, IN.  Suspicious activity was detected and a search of the vehicle was conducted.  Trooper Clark located marijuana and a handgun that was in McDaniel’s possession. During a records check, it was discovered that McDaniel did not possess a valid handgun license. Further investigation by Trooper Clark also revealed that McDaniel displayed signs of impairment.  McDaniel refused to submit to any standard field sobriety test and also to a certified chemical test.  McDaniel was arrested and taken into custody and transported to the Vigo County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.  

Arrested and Charges:  Aaron D. McDaniel, 26, Terre Haute

• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person (refusal), Class A Misdemeanor
• Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II substance (refusal), Class C Misdemeanor
• Possession of marijuana (with prior conviction), Class 6 Felony
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class 6 Felony 
• Carrying a handgun without a license, Class A Misdemeanor

Assisting:  Putnamville State Troopers Brad Fyfe, Daniel VanDuyn and Athan Lamson.

Trooper William R. Clark, 30, is a Sullivan County native and a graduate of Sullivan High School. Prior to graduating from the ISP Recruit Academy, Clark was a co-owner/operator of a family-owned construction company.

King County: The Washington State Patrol reports that at approximately 1:00 am on February 12, 2020, Trooper Harms stopped a vehicle eastbound I- 90 just west of East Mercer. Due to Trooper Harms’s observations of possible impairment, the driver was asked to step out of the vehicle and perform voluntary field tests.
The field tests led Trooper Harms to develop probable cause to place the subject under arrest for suspected impairment.

When Trooper Harms went to place the suspect under arrest, the suspect resisted and an altercation ensued. The suspect struck Trooper Harms while they were struggling on the right shoulder. As the altercation continued the suspect was able to get into his vehicle with Trooper Harms right beside him.

Police say that the suspect placed the vehicle in drive and began to drive eastbound in lane 1. The altercation continued until the vehicle slowed in lane one about 200 yards east of the original stop. It was at this point that Trooper Harms was pushed from the vehicle by the suspect while traveling at 25 to 30 mph and ended up sliding on his back for approximately 40 feet ending up in between lanes two and three. The suspect fled continuing eastbound on I-90.

There was a motorist that observed what was occurring and had their hazards activated and essentially protected Trooper Harms until he could get up and to the shoulder.

Trooper Harms ran back to his vehicle and advised communications what occurred and searched for the suspect which he was unable to locate.
During the initial investigation, the suspect provided Trooper Harms with Texas identification. The vehicle was a rented 2019 Mazda CX5. The suspect also gave an address in Seattle where he was coming from when he was stopped.

Police say that later in the morning on February 12, 2020, troopers and detectives continued to search for this suspect and were able to locate the vehicle at the address given which was an apartment complex in the 1900 block of 2nd Avenue in Seattle. The suspect did not provide an apartment number so troopers continued to watch the vehicle and contacted the Seattle Police Department (SPD) for assistance. The north and south SPD ProAct teams became involved which also included the Department of Corrections Officers.

The address that was given by the suspect had an apartment number that was associated with an individual that had an active felony Department of Corrections warrants and this allowed entry into this unit. Once inside this apartment, it was determined that the suspect from this incident was the same individual that had the felony warrant and was using a stolen identity from the individual in Texas. The actual identity of this suspect is 31-year-old Dontrel O. West of Seattle.

West is being held without bond in the King County Jail on the charges shown below:

Charge(s): MULTIPLE

Cause No: Charge: ASSAULT INVRCW/ORD: 1399
Court: Bail Amount: BAIL DENIED
Release Reason:

Cause No: 151019461
Charge: PROB HOLD/VUCSARCW/ORD: 9.95.220
Court: King County Superior Court
Bail Amount: $15,000.00
Release Reason:

Cause No: 161030757Charge: PROB HOLD/VEH THEFT
RCW/ORD: 9.95.220
Court: K C Superior CourtBail Amount: $15,000.00

Evidence recovered in the apartment included evidence of a large scale identity theft operation along with possession of methamphetamine.
Dontrel O. West was booked into the King County Jail on numerous charges to include warrants for Auto Theft, Narcotics and Felony Assault on Trooper Harms.
WSP troopers and detectives are seeking witnesses to this incident, specifically the motorist that put their hazards on and protected the trooper as he was being assaulted.
Please contact the Washington State Patrol at (425) 401-7788 with any information.

Newark Woman Arrested for DWI and Child Endangerment

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports the arrest of Sonya Harrison, 43, of Newark, after she crashed a vehicle into a building.

Shortly before 1:15 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2020, members of the Newark Police and Fire divisions responded to 895 Frelinghuysen Avenue on a call of a motor vehicle collision with injuries.

Firefighters removed an 8-year-old girl from the rear of the vehicle. The child was injured with fractures to both legs and to her pelvis. A 13-year-old boy, who suffered a wrist injury, was also removed from the vehicle.

Police say that Firefighters also removed the driver, Sonya Harrison, who was injured with facial fractures.

Each victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment. Harrison and the girl are reportedly in serious condition. The boy was treated and released.

Harrison, who police say is the mother of the injured children, faces charges of driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of children. Police report that Harrison was also issued summonses for driving without a seat belt and other motor vehicle violations.

Colton Howard Bradley charged with DWI manslaughter in the death of James Ross Ragsdale

On February 29, 2020, at 4:45 am Officers responded to 1700 block of Briarcrest at the intersection of E. 29th St. for a major accident. A Camaro was traveling northbound on 29th St. when it ran a red light. A GMC pickup truck was traveling westbound on Briarcrest and struck the Camaro on the passenger side. The force of the collision caused the GMC truck to roll onto its side and the Camaro spun out striking a Buick Verano facing south on E 29th St. The following are the occupants and their status:

Bradley: “I’m going to jail for manslaughter of my best friend”

Buick Verano – one female occupant was transported to CHI St. Joseph Hospital. She was treated and released with minor injuries.

GMC pickup – a male and female occupant were transported to CHI St. Joseph Hospital. They were both treated and released with serious injuries.

Chevrolet Camaro – Passenger was transported to CHI St. Joseph Hospital and was pronounced deceased. The passenger has been identified as James Ross Ragsdale, 27 of Bryan.

Victim of DWI crash was arrested for DWI, drugs two years earlier

FROM THE EAGLE: A College Station man was arrested on a felony drug charge after police pulled him over near Texas A&M’s campus early Saturday.

According to Texas A&M University Police, an officer responded to a church parking lot to assist an officer who had pulled over James Ross Ragsdale, 25. Police say Ragsdale refused to get out of his vehicle or to perform a sobriety test. He was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. MORE

On Jan. 30, 2020, Ragsdale was given a suspended sentence of 180 days for his 2018 DWI conviction; had he been in jail, he wouldn’t have been a passenger in his DWI pal’s car.

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RAGSDALE, JAMES ROSS

Disposition Events

01/30/2020 Plea

Judicial Officer
Zachary, Dana

01/30/2020 Disposition

Judicial Officer
Zachary, Dana

01/30/2020 Sentenced – Probation/Supervision (OCA) 

Confinement

Confinement to Commence: 01/30/2020

180 Days, County Jail, Brazos County Jail

Suspended 180 Days

TX CSCD and Community Service

CSCD 12 Months

Comment: 2000.00 fine probate 1250.00 for total fine of 750.00 / 430.00 cc / DWISAC / VIP / DWI Ed Course / 60.00 Restitution

Bryan Police report that the driver, Colton Bradley, 21, of Midland, Texas, was treated by medics on the scene and arrested for one count of Intoxication Manslaughter and two counts of Intoxication Assault.

FROM KAGS TV:
BRYAN, Texas — A Bryan woman’s need to run to the bathroom in the middle of the night might have just saved her life. She told police she had just gotten up to use the bathroom and when she returned, a truck was in her bedroom.

Adam Garcia, 24, is charged with deadly conduct, DWI and criminal mischief. He’s accused of driving drunk and driving his truck into the 72-year-old Bryan woman’s home. Police said he caused over $35,000 in damage after hitting three properties and a car during his drive. MORE

Drugs make him drive in a more colorful way…

Sullivan County – The Indiana State Police reports that it is investigating an accident that occurred on March 1, 2020, on US 41 near County Road 1100 North, which sent a Sullivan, Indiana, man to jail.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Gerald Stump of the Putnamville State Police Post indicates at approximately 4:22 p.m., a 2004 Oldsmobile SUV, driven by Timothy E. Stone, 36, of Sullivan Indiana, was traveling northbound on US 41 near County Road 1100 North at a high rate of speed, when he was slowed due to two vehicles traveling on US 41 side by side. 

Stoned Stone was taking his half out of the middle!

Stone attempted to travel between the two vehicles, striking the vehicle in the driving lane, driven by Jasvir S. Sadra, age 54, of Shelburn, Indiana.  Sadra was driving a 2016 Toyota pickup truck.  Sadra’s pickup was forced off of the roadway traveling south into a parking lot, rolling over, and coming to rest on its rooftop.  Stone’s vehicle then traveled to the northside of US 41 into the grassy median, rolling over on its top, and catching fire.  

Police say that during the course of the investigation, Stone showed signs of impairment.  Stone submitted to a certified chemical test and results showed he was under the influence of marijuana and amphetamines.  Stone was taken into custody and transported to the Sullivan County Jail, where he is being held without bond. 

Arrested and Charges:  Timothy E. Stone, 36, Sullivan, IN

• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (prior), Class 6 Felony
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, Class A Misdemeanor
• Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance, Class A Misdemeanor 
• Reckless Driving, Class A Misdemeanor   

Assisting:  Troopers Erik Smith, Courtland Woodruff and Andrew Mattern of the Putnamville Post, Thunderbird Rescue Fire Department, Sullivan County Ambulance Service and Recovery Plus Towing.  

The following persons were reported to be arrested by Alaska State Troopers:

On 2/28/20 at approximately 1346 hours, Soldotna Alaska State Troopers received a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Nikishka Beach Road and the Kenai Spur Highway in Nikiski. Investigation revealed the driver at fault in the collision, Philip Hobson (age 66 of Nikiski), was found to be impaired. A check of Hobson’s driving status showed he only possessed an Alaska ID card. Hobson was arrested and remanded to Wildwood Pretrial Facility on the charge of Driving Under the Influence and No Valid Operator’s License– bail was set at $1,000.

On 02/29/2020 at approximately 0001 hours, Glennallen Alaska State Troopers responded to the area near 114.5 Richardson Hwy. for a motor vehicle accident. AST investigation revealed Samantha Mae White, age 28 of Glennallen, was driving a silver Ford Explorer south on the Richardson Hwy. when she lost control and crashed. Further investigation revealed Samantha was driving the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Samantha was placed under arrest for DUI transported to Glennallen post where she was held until sober.

On 2/29/2020 at approximately 0809 hours, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance in progress in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Dylan Mcree, 26, of Wasilla allegedly assaulted his girlfriend after running out of gas in his vehicle. Dylan was arrested and charged with Assault in the fourth degree. Another person involved in the incident was arrested for having an outstanding warrant of $250 for VCOR for the original charge of DUI. Both individuals were transported to Mat-Su Pre-Trial. Dylan was held without bail. 

On 02/26/20 at 2226 hours, AST responded to a residence in Big Lake for the report of a disturbance. During the investigation, AST contacted Jessica Rambeau, 33 of Big Lake. Rambeau was on conditions of release from a previous domestic violence-related arrest with conditions not to consume alcohol. Rambeau was found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested for the original charge of Violating Conditions of Release. Rambeau was transported to the MSPT facility in Palmer where she was remanded into custody and held without bail.

On 2/25/20 at 1801 hours, Troopers responded to a REDDI report near mile 153 of the Sterling Highway in Anchor Point. An investigation led to the arrest of Robert White, 27 of Anchor Point, after it was determined he was DUI and violating his conditions of release. White was found to be on conditions of release from a previous DUI. White was transported and remanded into the Homer Jail where his bail was set at $250.

On 02/26/2020 at approximately 1256 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible disturbance at Sheep Mountain Lodge near mile 114 of the Glenn Hwy. Upon arrival, Troopers contacted Genessa Tanner age 35 of Anchorage. After Tanner left the lodge with her 12-year-old son in the vehicle, Tanner began to drive recklessly and Troopers initiated a traffic pursuit with the vehicle.

Police say that the pursuit lasted from approximately mile 87 Glenn Hwy until mile 80 Glenn Hwy after the decision to terminate the pursuit due to safety concerns. Tanner continued to drive recklessly into Palmer despite not being pursued and was called in as a REDDI by numerous citizens. AST and Palmer Police Department observed Tanner turn on the to Old Glenn Hwy while speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road. Tanner crashed the vehicle into a ditch near mile 5 Old Glenn Hwy. Tanner was arrested for Eluding, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangerment DV and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility and held without bail. No injuries were reported.

On 02.26.20 at 1841 hours, Alaska State Troopers, Bureau of Highway Patrol, arrested Darlene Whaley, 72, of Sutton, Alaska, for Driving Under the Influence. Whaley was operating her late 2000’s model station wagon traveling near mile 67 of the Glenn Highway when she went off the northbound side of the road and was stuck in the snowbank. The on-scene investigation determined Whaley was DUI, say police.

Whaley’s vehicle was released to a third party at her request. Whaley was transported and remanded to MatSu Pretrial in Palmer for DUI.

On 2/24/20, starting at approximately 2017 hours, Alaska State Troopers received three REDDI (Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately) complaints on a vehicle traveling on Chena Hot Springs Road.  AST responded to the area and located the vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel.  The driver was identified as Seth Silva, 18, of Ft. Wainwright.  The investigation revealed Silva was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Silva was subsequently was placed under arrest for DUI and remanded to Fairbanks Correctional Facility.  One of the passengers was identified as Bradley Linger, age 19, of Ft. Wainwright.  Linger was issued a citation for minor consuming alcohol.  Linger and another passenger of the REDDI vehicle (27-year-old male) was transported to Ft. Wainwright. 

On 02/25/20 at 1437 hours the Alaska Bureau of Highway Patrol (BHP) responded to a report of a DUI driver in Wasilla. BHP arrived on the scene and located the driver Stacy Michael, 46, of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Stacy was impaired from alcohol. Stacy was arrested for DUI and transported to Matsu Pretrial.  

On 2-23-2020 at 2131 hours, the Soldotna Alaska State Trooper K-9 Team responded to a report of a vehicle that drove into the ditch near the intersection of K-Beach and West Poppy in Soldotna. Upon arrival, the driver of the vehicle was identified as Willow L. King, 39, of Soldotna. Investigation revealed King was driving under the influence. King was arrested for DUI and transported to Soldotna AST for Datamaster processing. King was transported to Wildwood Pretrial where she was remanded on charges of DUI.    

A judge has approved a request from the Will County District Attorney to appoint a Special Prosecutor in this case.

FROM WGN

WILL COUNTY, Ill. — An intoxicated driver is accused of causing the initial crash on I-55 Sunday morning that led to the death of an off-duty Berwyn police officer.

Rodrigo Marin, 42, of Plainfield, was reportedly driving a 2006 Nissan Titan southbound on I-55 at approximately 6 a.m. Sunday. Police believe Marin lost control of the Nissan and struck the front-left side of a Hino box truck.

Both vehicles came to rest in the right two lanes. Marin allegedly left the scene and was located on foot not far away. No injuries were reported, but at 6:02 a.m., a 2019 Dodge Durango crashed into the rear of the Hino box truck.

Erin Zilka, of Plainfield, was the driver of the Dodge Durango that crashed into the stopped box truck. Her passenger, Berwyn police officer Chuck Schauer, was killed in the crash. He was off-duty at the time.

Marin, the man believed to cause the initial crash, is charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed, improper lane usage, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, no valid insurance and driving with a revoked license. MORE