Jonathan Greene under arrest for DUI fatal

From WCSC
An accident involving one car has left one woman dead, according to Highway Patrol troopers.
Officials said the accident happened this morning around 9:15. According to troopers, a car ran off the east-bound lanes of I-26 and struck a tree, around exit 204.
Troopers said the driver, Jonathan Greene, is now facing felony DUI charges, along with child endangerment charges.
Highway Patrol said a female passenger was transported to MUSC following the accident, where she later died.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 29-year-old  ….MORE

From KRQE
SANTA FE — Already serving a 40-year prison sentence for driving drunk and killing two teen girls in a car crash, James Ruiz is suing a drinking buddy and the restaurants that served them alcohol.
The wreck happened March 5, 2010, when Ruiz drove his friend Gilbert Mendoza’s truck after a long night of drinking. Ruiz caused a massive pileup on Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe that killed Deshauna Peshlakai, 17, and Del Lynn Peshlakai, 19.
His blood alcohol content was 0.22, nearly three times the legal limit. At the time of the crash, Ruiz had already been convicted of three DWIs and was awaiting trial on his fourth.
Ruiz was convicted of vehicular homicide in 2011 and is serving his time at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility in Grants.
Now he’s pointing fingers.
On Wednesday Ruiz filed a hand-written lawsuit from behind bars in Santa Fe District Court against the Blue Corn Cafe, Applebee’s and Mendoza.
In the lawsuit, Ruiz claims ….MORE

Santa Fe Crime does an excellent job of tracking all the details of this killer’s night out on the town!

The following incidents are reported from the New York State Police:

NO HEADLIGHTS LEAD TO DWI ARREST OF JASON C. COLEMAN
The New York State Police based out of the SP Clarence barracks arrested JASON C. COLEMAN (age 25) of Lackawanna, NY for DWI after stopping him for driving without headlights on Transit RD. in the Town of Elma, at approximately 3:15 AM Saturday morning. Mr. COLEMAN was transported to SP Clarence, where his reportable BAC was 0.15%. He also had marijuana in his car, and was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. He is to return to the Town of Elma court on March 21, 2013.

Trooper’s pizza pickup leads to DWI of Cheryl Lamoreaux
Collins – On March 4th a Trooper stationed out of the Collins Barracks pulled into a local pizza shop’s parking lot to pick up an order when he noticed a car stopped in the middle of Collins Rd, near the intersection of St Rte 62, with its’ turn signal on. After picking up the order and talking to the owner, the Trooper returned to his vehicle, and noticed the car was still there. The Trooper approached the car to check on the driver, later identified as 54 year old Cheryl Lamoreaux of Waterview Parkway in Hamburg. The Trooper smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from within the vehicle and Mrs. Lamoreaux appeared lost, and was having difficulty answering simple questions. Mrs. Lamoreaux was determined to be intoxicated and taken back to the Collins barracks. She was given a breath test, with a reportable BAC of .20% and subsequently charged with Aggravated DWI. She’s due in the Collins Town Court at a later date. The Village of Gowanda Police Department assisted Troopers at the scene.

State Police Amity – Vehicle Off the Roadway Report Leads to DWI Arrest of Seth R. Dunn
On Friday March 1, 2013 NY State Police arrested SETH R DUNN, 22 of Friendship, NY for DWI following a report of a vehicle off the roadway on CR 31A, Friendship. DUNN was issued and appearance ticket ordering him to appear on March 26, 2013 to answer said charge, and released to a 3rd party.

Kyle J. Wickum Charged with DWI

MICHAEL JOHN TUOHEY on 03/08/2013

MICHAEL ANDREW RACINE, 48, of Davenport, Florida

SANDRA BAKER THOMSON, 54, of Sorrento, Florida on 03/08/2013

 
JOSE V PADRON, 43, of Umatilla,, Florida

 
JOSHUA ALAN HOOVER, 20, of Astatula, Florida…has his favorite brew tattooed on his arm, just in case he forgets what to order!

 
AMANDA EVELYN WARD, 34, of Eustis, Florida
03/07/2013

EDWARD CHARLES ELLERBE, 39, of Eustis, Florida

SCOTT TREVOR JOHNSON, 20, of Villages, Florida

 
MICHAEL JOSE VARGAS,

KATIE RAE BOEN, 31, of Orlando, Florida, shows off her tattoo

 
PHILIP PATRICK KREMER, 45, of Deland, Florida 4TH DUI OFFENSE

VICTOR NEKRASSOV LEE, 27, of Astatula, Florida

MICHAEL WAYNE CHAPLIN, 42, of Lakeland, Florida

 
PAUL MICHAEL GEBHARD, 33, of Tavares, Florida, may find out that upon conviction of his 2nd time at bat for DUI that the Judge is “The Boss”

From KTNV
Las Vegas, NV  — A Las Vegas teen was killed in a possible drunk driving crash on Rainbow Boulevard, south of Lake Mead Boulevard.
It happened around 8:15 p.m. Saturday.
Las Vegas police said a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer was traveling north on Rainbow, when it lost control and began sliding towards a curb where it went off the road.
The vehicle then struck a light pole resulting in major damage to the vehicle. The light pole was knocked over.
The driver, 23-year-old Arturo Castillo of ….MORE

From NBC 40.net
BRICK, N.J. (AP) – A southern New Jersey man who prosecutors say was driving drunk when he caused a fatal crash has been charged with death by auto.
Executive Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor Michel Paulhus tells the Asbury Park Press (http://on.app.com/VXWQNo) that 28-year-old Robert Cook Jr. of Point Pleasant was driving in Brick when his car veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle around 3 p.m. Saturday.
Jane Eager, an 80-year-old Brick resident who was in the other car, was pronounced dead at the scene. Cook suffered minor injuries.

From Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette
A second motorcycle accident at Hwy 90 and Smith’s Fish Camp Road in less than two weeks has left a second biker dead.
The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting Stephen Craig Hughes, 52, Milton, has been killed as the result of a drunk driver failing to yield right-of-way to the motorcyclist.

The accident happened at 3:03 Sunday morning when James Ashley McGowan, 39, Pace, was traveling west in the westbound left turn lane at Hwy 90, coming to the intersection of Smith’s Fish Camp Road, according to FHP reports. Hughes was going east in the outside eastbound lane on Hwy 90 coming to the same intersection.

Traffic Homicide Investigators with FHP say McGowan “failed to recognize” Hughes approaching and pulled in front of him. As the Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck crossed the road, the 2013 Harley Hughes was operating hit the truck, throwing him into the side of the truck.

Hughes was transported to West Florida Hospital, where he died, according to FHP. McGowan was arrested for his fourth DUI, charged with DUI manslaughter ….MORE

From Times Ledger
A 76-year-old man was hit by a car and killed in Woodhaven as he was crossing the street near his favorite coffee shop last week, and police arrested the driver on charges of drunk driving, authorities said.
Police said John Eberling was struck by a Nissan Pathfinder at about 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 as he was crossing Jamaica Avenue near the corner of 80th Street — just blocks from his home on 77th Street.
Sayful Alam, a bodega clerk at Heaven Food Mart, which is on the corner of Jamaica Avenue and 80th Street, said he saw customers rush from his store to the street after the car hit. He followed to see what had happened.
“It was really bad,” he said.
He said he saw a man lying on the ground in a pool of blood, bleeding from his ankle.
“His leg is broke,” he said. “No movement of the body.”
He said he believed the man was killed instantly, which he said was probably a blessing.
“Thank God, you know,” he said.
Cops said Eberling was rushed to Jamaica Hospital, but was pronounced dead.
Police arrested the driver, Viveshdyal Thakoordyal, 47, of ….MORE

From NJ.com
BARNEGAT — A 22-year-old woman assaulted three workers at an area hospital after she drove her car into a utility pole while under the influence of alcohol, Barnegat police said.

Kathryn Magee of Barnegat was traveling north on Route 9 when her 1997 Acura left the road near the Gunning River Road intersection just before ….MORE

The following persons were charged with DWI by the patrol officers of the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Dept.:

Lucy Lynn Stillwell,28 of Scotland on 3/9/13 at 2:43 am by Deputy Ellis.

Andrew Stamey, 30 of Hollywood on 3/10/13 at 7:38 am by Deputy Bowen.

Amanda Rae Harter, 35 of Great Mills on 3/10/13 at 6:23 pm by Deputy Steinbach.

Michelle Diane Richmond, 41 of California on2/25/13 at 9:41 pm by Deputy Cole.

Cindy Lee Meunier, 55 of Mechanicsville on 2/20/13 at 6:53 pm by Deputy Carberry.

Kirk Gordon Baxter, 44 of Mechanicsville on 1/24/13 at 8:43 pm by Deputy Cole.

Sandra Lynn Williams, 50 of Mechanicsville on 2/27/13 at 2:27 pm by Deputy Maguire.

Carl Lee Williams, 41 of Leonardtown on 3/01/13 at 11:29 am by Deputy Rogers.

Michelle Diane Richmond, 41 of California on2/25/13 at 9:41 pm by Deputy Cole.

Vanessa Renee Logan, 30 of California on 2/23/13 at 2:31 am by Deputy Boyer.

Ronald John Barickman, 42 of Saint Inigoes on 2/15/13 at 10:18 am by Deputy Molitor.

Jack Franklin Webb 3rd, 25 of Great Mills on 2/16/13 at 3:18 am by Deputy Potter.

Charles Robert Rice, 42 of Charlotte Hall on 2/17/13 at 11:13 pm by Deputy Milam.

Kenneth Maurice Curtis, 45  of Accokeek on 2/12/13 at 1:07 am by Deputy Potter.

Edward Allen Slade, 24 of Valley Lee on 2/08/13 at 9:29 pm by Deputy Bankhead.

Deana Lei Housley, 48 of California on 2/10/13 at 2:06 am by Deputy Snyder.

Robert Lee McDowney, 37 of Lexington Park on 2/3/13 at 10:46 pm by Deputy Meyer.

Katherine Elizabeth Lommel,23 of California on 2/6/13 at 11:50 pm by Deputy Foor.

John Patrick Price,48 of la Plata on 2/1/13 at 12:29 am by DeputyEllis.

Jermine Dewayne Davis, 31 of Lexington Park on 2/2/13 at 12:41am by Deputy Potter.

Daniel John Hayes,23 of Mechanicsville on 2/2/13 at 1:48 am by Deputy Somerville.

Daniel Edward Haynie,18 of Abell on 2/3/13 at 7:35 am by Deputy E. Johnson.

Franklin Starlin Rickett, 34 of Nanjemoy on 1/26/13 at 11:39 am by Deputy Lefave.

Leroy Dominick Brookins , 45 of Washington DC on 1/27/13 at 12:43 am by Deputy Shomper.

Joshua Allen Carroll, 26 of Lexington Park on 1/27/13 at 3:30 am by Deputy Ellis.

Gale Lynn St John, 45 of Lexington Park on 12/31/12 at 11:51 pm by Deputy Stone.

Cheryl Jean Mayo-Jay, 54 of Lexington Park on 1/16/13 at 5:58 pm by Deputy Tirpak.

Terry Francis Clinton, 49 of Lexington Park on 1/18/13 at 11:43 pm by Deputy Wood.

Daniel Antonio Santos, 30 of Lexington Park on 1/20/13 at 1:11 am by Deputy Wood

Michael James Coffey, 28 of Lexington Park on 01/16/13 at 1:34 am by Deputy Teague.

From the “can’t fix stupid department”

From Winston Salem Journal
A Forsyth County woman who was convicted of driving while impaired after a Winston-Salem police officer was seen sending text messages from the witness stand had the conviction set aside Friday.
Donna Waters was found guilty of DWI and failure to maintain lane control by Judge George Bedsworth in a bench trial Feb. 5. During testimony, Officer Timothy Hanks sent a text message to prosecutor Jonathan Shrader ….MORE

Timothy Ray Hicks

LEONARDTOWN — A driver who was arrested for DWI by Capt. Daniel Alioto on Monday, March 11th. Timothy Ray Hicks was arrested for DWI for the sixth time, according to the arresting officer.
On March 11, 2013 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Captain Daniel Alioto conducted a vehicle stop on Point Lookout Road near Old Great Mills Road for a possible intoxicated driver. Contact was made with the operator identified as Timothy Hicks. An odor of an alcoholic beverage could be detected on Hicks’ breath and person. Hicks was given a standardized field sobriety test. Hicks was subsequently arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. Hicks refused to submit to any additional alcohol concentration test.

From Daily Pilot
A Costa Mesa man accused in a drunk-driving accident that killed his brother and injured his nephew will be arraigned Wednesday in Orange County Superior Court, a prosecutor said.

Felix Brito, 37, faces one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, one felony count of driving under the influence and causing bodily injury, and one misdemeanor count of driving without a valid license, according to the Orange County district attorney’s office.

Brito was allegedly behind the wheel of a Toyota pickup that traveled down Fairview Street in Santa Ana about 12:30 a.m. Monday, according to the D.A.

At some point, the truck veered to the right when approaching another vehicle traveling lawfully on the road, crossed a curb and hit a light pole and palm tree before driving through a chain-link fence, according to the D.A.’s office.

The truck landed on its passenger side in a flood control channel.

Felipe Brito, 47, died at the scene. ….MORE

RIDE WITH A DRUNK DRIVER; BUY A TICKET TO YOUR OWN FUNERAL

Troy Record: Fusco killed his pal Sean Murphy in crash

From Fox 23 News

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. – The East Greenbush Police Department says a man was killed as the result of an automobile accident which occurred early Wednesday and the driver, the son of a local Police Chief, has been charged with DWI.
The accident occurred around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning on Third Avenue Extension at the Rensselaer City Line near the intersection of Grove Street. Police received multiple calls of a car which struck a tree.
A male passenger had been ejected from the car and was deceased at the scene. The identity of the passenger is pending notification of next of kin. An investigation into the cause of death is underway.
Upon arrival, police found a wrecked 2012 Volkswagen. Behind the wheel was 22-year-old Mark R. Fusco, of Rensselaer. He was removed by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital with multiple injuries. ….MORE

Kenny Reed looks like a keeper but the law in Louisiana just can’t seem to hang on to him…

From Red Stick Now
The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested Kenny Reed, 38, 1745 N. 37th, and charged him with his 5th offense DWI.

Police say that Reed was driving recklessly in the vicinity of N. 45th and Gus Young Ave, then made an improper turn. When officers stopped his vehicle they noticed an unrestrained child in the backseat of the vehicle and 3 open containers of alcohol in the car. ….MORE

From KRQE
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A crash killed a motorcyclist Friday afternoon, and Albuquerque police suspect the other driver may have been intoxicated.

Police reported the motorcyclist was southbound on Unser Boulevard NW when a vehicle …MORE

From WTAW
College Station Police following a pickup parked at a vacant hotel arrested the driver for DWI.

44 year old Shane Reilly of Seabrook, who told police he was in town for fire school, has five prior drunk driving convictions.

During the midnight hour on Thursday two officers were on foot patrol at the former Aggieland Inn, securing the area noted for thefts of copper and other metals and a hangout for the homeless ….MORE

The New York State Police report that starting on Friday March 15 through Sunday March 17, 2013, Troopers participated in various traffic enforcement details aimed at preventing needless tragedies caused by impaired driving. They targeted speed, aggressive and distracted driving.
Drivers were met by sobriety checkpoints and additional DWI patrols. Bars and retail establishments were also observed for underage drinking and sales to minors.
Troopers from Troop A, during the St Patrick’s Day weekend issued:

567 total tickets, highlighted by:
166 for speeding
15 DWI
15 for cellular phone use/texting and
45 for unlicensed operator/suspended

The National Highway Safety Administration reports that more than 700 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving drunk drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday from 2006 to 2010.
On average, every 51 minutes a person is killed in a drunk-driving related crash in the United States and the majority of these crashes involve drivers who have blood alcohol concentrations almost twice the legal limit of .08 percent.

A little green around  the gills for St. Paddies Day!
(Sherburne, NY – March 18, 2013) On March 17, 2013, State Police at SP Norwich report that they arrested Debra L. Trudeau, 53 of Hubbardsville, New York for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .10%. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 12 in the Town of Sherburne, NY. Ms. Trudeau was issued Tickets returnable to the Town of Sherburne Court on March 22, 2013.
Paul Berry charged with underage sales at Denny’s Mountain View Restaurant
(Preble, NY – March 18, 2013) On March 15, 2013, Troopers at SP Homer arrested Paul Berry, 62, of Tully, NY for Prohibited Sale of an Alcoholic Beverage in violation of section 65A of the Alcohol Beverage and Control Law. The arrest stemmed from Mr. Berry selling an alcoholic beverage to a subject under the age of 21 while working as a bartender at the Denny’s Mountain View Restaurant on State Route 281, Preble, NY. Mr. Berry was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Preble Court on April 09, 2013.

Hit and Run report results in DWI arrest of Robert J. Pixley
New York State Police report that on March 16, 2013 on North Goodman St. in the city of Rochester , Tpr. Jason Klewicki out of the SP Rochester Barracks while on patrol
observed a vehicle that matched the description of a suspect involved in a hit and run earlier. Subsequent interview of the operator confirmed that the vehicle was involved in a hit and run. The operator, Robert J. Pixley, 54 of rochester had a strong odor of alcohol coming from him and a pre-screen test provided a .10% result .Mr. Pixley was taken into custody and transported to the State Police Rochester barracks where he was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and other charges. He is due in city court at a later date and time.
Chelsea Gelo charged with DWI – Hit and Run
On March 16, 2013 Tpr. Eric Salamone was investigating a 2 car pdaa hit and run when he observed the suspect vehicle northbound on Goodman St. in the city. He stopped the vehicle and interviewed the back seat passenger , Chelsea Gelo, 21 of the city , who advised the trooper that she had struck a vehicle and left the scene on Pearl St. She then admitted to having switched drivers of her vehicle . Ms. Gelo had a odor of alcohol coming from her and was given roadside field sobriety test’s which she failed and was transported to SP Rochester where she provided a breath sample with a reportable BAC of .18%. She will answer to charges against her at
a later date , investigation is continuing.
Bruce A. Adams charged with DWI on St. Patrick’s Day
On March 17, 2013 at 12:35am on Maple St. in the town of Victor, Tpr. David J. Flanigen while on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically and going over the double yellow lines. After stopping the vehicle , the operator identified as Bruce A. Adams, 37 of Shortsville, NY had a very strong odor of alcohol coming from him. He was asked to perform field sobriety test’s and refused. Mr. Adams was placed under arrest for Felony DWI and transported to SP Canandaigua for processing where he again refused any and all test’s. He was committed to Ontario County Jail for pre-arraignment detention.
Michael L. Schnupp charged with DWI
On March 16, 2013 on interstate 490 eastbound in the city of Rochester, Tpr. Michael Mault while on patrol observed a vehicle drive into the center lane and then swerve into the left lane. After stopping the vehicle and during the interview of the driver , Michael L. Schnupp ,45 of Fairport a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was coming from him. Schnupp failed roadside field sobriety test’s and admitted to having a small plastic bag of marijuana in the center console of his vehicle and a bag in his front jean pocket. He was then placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana and transported to SP Rochester where he provided a breath sample with a BAC of .12%. He is to appear in city court at a later date.