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

DUI Arrests – reported by the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack for Oct. 19, 2015

Maryland State Police First Sgt. John Vanhoy reminds motorists to stop for school buses.

Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack reports the following DUI arrests for Sept. 28, 2015

Carmen Mancco, 60, of Silver Spring on 9/6/15 by TFC S. N. Regina

Jeremy Michael Malanka, 28, of Mechanicsville on 9/7/15 by TFC S. N. Regina

Melvin Hollingsworth Jr., 30, of Waldorf on 9/7/15 by Tpr. J. D. Greathouse

Mario Antoin Jackson, 32, of Capitol Heights on 9/10/15 by TFC C. A. Ditoto

David Allen Rick, 27, of Lexington Park on 9/11/15 by TFC C. M. Ruth

Colin Andrew Kelly, 30, of Lexington Park on 9/12/15 by TFC C. M. Ruth

Colin Joseph Dehenzel, 25, of Lusby on 9/13/15 by TFC C. M. Ruth

Antivone Mcarthur Young, 48, of Mechanicsville on 9/13/15 by Tpr. D. A. Coppedge

Shannya Elizabeth Dulemba, 32, of California on 9/14/15 by TFC S. M. Ditoto

Lisa Marie Pushkar, 25, of Lexington Park on 9/16/15 by Tpr. J. V. Ganeshananda

Mikayla Elizabeth Graham, 18, of California on 9/16/15 by TFC W. A. Couter

Eric Wolf, 42, of Leonardtown on 9/19/15 by Tpr. J. V. Ganeshananda

Elena Collett, 32, of Hollywood on 9/20/15 by TFC E. R. Mersman

Mary Catherine Berg, 53, of Callaway on 9/21/15 by Tpr. E. K. Varesko

Michael Shay Gelzer, 51, of Hollywood on 9/22/15 by TFC M. J. Pitcher

Amy Catherine Farr, 24, of Leonardtown on 9/25/15 by Tpr. J. N. Mulhearn

Lawrence Fitzgerald Butler, 44, of La Plata on 9/26/15 by TFC E. M. Krenik

Kenneth Anthony Banks, 49, of Mechanicsville on 9/27/15 by TFC E. M. Krenik

David Allen Hostetler, 19, of Dameron on 9/27/15 by Tpr. E. K. Varesko

Sharon Ruth Cherry, 53, of California on 9/28/15 by TFC E. M. Krenik

On 10/14/15, Sr. Deputy F. Payne arrested Christa Meyers, 43 of Spotsylvania, for DUI in the area of Harrison Rd and Piedmont Dr.

On 10/17/15, Sr. Deputy F. Payne arrested Jeremy Williams, 30 of Maryland for DUI, Refusal, and Open Container.

On 10/14/15, Deputy Wright and Sgt. Assur responded to assist VSP in Orange County on Mine Run Rd., with a DUI hit and run, in which the suspect fled on foot. After a lengthy track, K-9 Hulk located the intoxicated suspect hiding in the woods. Taylor Jackson, 26 of Spotsylvania, was taken into custody by VSP.

On 9/29/15, Deputy Lee arrested Michael Zoppy, 33 of Spotsylvania for DUID and Possession of Marijuana.

On 10/2/15, Deputy Londeree arrested Steven McGlauglin, 21 for DUI. Steven is a resident of Spotsylvania County.

On 10/4/15, Deputy Jones arrested John Simon III, 33 of Woodbridge for DUI, Refusal and Possession of Marijuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop in the area of Tidewater Trail and Benchmark Road.

On 10/4/15, Deputy Morris arrested Raymond Kidd, 47 of Caroline for DUI, Refusal and Concealed Weapon as the result of a traffic stop.

On 10/4/15, Deputy Polliard stopped a tractor trailer for failure to maintain lane of travel in the area of Jefferson Davis Highway and I-95. Deputy Polliard arrested Samir Aliu, 44 of Spotsylvania DUID.

Jorge Hernaiz, covering his face, leaves the Bronx County Hall of Justice after a court appearance in June 2015. ADRIAN FUSSELL/RIVERDALE PRESS

Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson announced that JORGE HERNAIZ  was INDICTED: on charges of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (Class B Felony), Vehicular Manslaughter in the 1st Degree, Vehicular Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and other crimes for allegedly striking Marino Nunez as he exited the Henry Hudson Parkway onto West 254th Street and Broadway on May 31st in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. If convicted on the top counts, HERNAIZ faces up to 25 years in prison.

The COMPLAINT states:

Deponent states, that at the above time and place, a public roadway, he responded to a radio run of an automobile accident in which a pedestrian was struck, and observed a grey 2013 Toyota Camry (NYS license plate EMY9770) to have a large dent on the hood.    Deponent further states that he observed a male individual to be laying on the ground near the aforementioned vehicle and to be bleeding from the head and have brain particle near the head as well .

Deponent further states that he observed defendant to be standing near the scene and to have a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his breath,   Deponent further states that he observed defendant to be unsteady on his feet and at one

point, even fell over spontaneously. Deponent further states that he observed defendant to have bloodshot, watery eyes.                            Deponent further states he observed inside of the aforementioned vehicle, on the floor of the rear passenger compartment, one (1) pint-si zed bottle labeled SVEDKA VODKA to have only approximately one ounce of liquid left.

Deponent further states that defendant stated in sum and substance: I DRANK A BOTTLE OF VODKA IN MY CAR AND WENT TO SHOOT POOL AT THE BILLIARDS.              WHILE THERE, I WENT OUTSIDE TO A BODEGA AND BOUGHT A CAN OF COLT 45, WHICH I DRANK. LATER ON I WAS DRIVING HOME AND GOT OFF ON THE BROADWAY EXIT OF HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY SOUTH . AT THE END OF THE RAMP FOR NORTHBOUND BROADWAY THERE IS A STOP OR YIELD SIGN.     I LOOKED AND DID NOT SEE ANY CARS OR ANYTHING AND KEPT GOING. THEN I FELT THAT I HIT SOMETHING AND I STOPPED MY CAR.     I GOT OUT AND SAW A MALE LAYING ON THE GROUND WITH BLOOD AROUND HIS HEAD AND THEN I GOT SHOCKED.

Deponent further states that he was present at the administration of a chemical test analysis of defendant’s blood, and defendant consented to the taking of his blood.

Deponent further states that at the scene, when he attempted to place defendant in handcuffs, defendant refused to place his hands behind his back and fought deponent and other officers while stating in sum and substance: I DON’T WANT TO HAVE TO HURT ONE OF YOU. Deponent further states that it took approximately six officers to finally restrain defendant and that, in the process, he strained his back .

Jesus Ozuel Valadez DUI arrest on 101115 Coachella Police Dept

COACHELLA, CALIF. — 10/20/2015 — Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Clark reports that on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 7:47 P.M. the Coachella Police Department responded to the area of Westerfield and Avenida Adobe reference a single-vehicle non-injury traffic collision.

The vehicle was traveling westbound Westerfield and ran into the curb at Avenida Adobe.  The driver, Jesus Ozuel Valadez (age 23 of Coachella) was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol/ and or drugs and driving on a suspended license.  Valadez was taken to a local area hospital for a precaution prior to being booked into the Riverside County jail in Indio.

The Coachella Police Department encourages all drivers not to drink and drive. To report drunk drivers, please call 911. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the Coachella Police Department at (760) 863-8990, or they can call anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867).

Austin Police Department

Steven Welton DWI arrest by Austin Texas Police on 100115

Ramon Ulloa DWI arrest by Austin Texas Police on 100115

Amy Torres DWI arrest by Austin Texas Police on 100115

Kristofer Sypien DWI arrest by Austin Texas Police 100115

John Satter DWI arrest by Austin Texas Police on 100115

Veronica Reed DWI arrest by Austin Texas Police on 100115

Stephen Mock DWI arrest 100115 Austin Texas Police

Joel Landers DWI arrest Austin Tx Police 3rd offense 100115

Rogelio Jimenez DWI with kid in veh Austin Tx Police 100115

Danny Granado DWI arrest 2nd Austin Tx Police 100115

Bria Fyock DWI arrest by Austin Tx Police 100115

Jose Diaz Hernandez DWI Austin Tx Police 100115

Courtney Fox DWI arrest by Austin Texas Police on 100115

Her party went on the road and killed Ross Shoemaker

BROKEN ARROW, OKLA.  10/20/2015 — Brenda Kay Lambeth has been charged with killing Ross Shoemaker when driving impaired on May 20, 2015.

Ross Shoemaker was driving a 2012 Ford Focus, and was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in the 2500 block of South Aspen Avenue just before 9 p.m., police said.

A warrant for Lambeth’s arrest was issued by Tulsa County Special Judge Martha Rupp Carter.

The driver of a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, Lambeth, was conscious and able to communicate with officers before being taken to Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, police said, according to the Tulsa World.

Brenda Lambeth DUI manslaughter charge in Tulsa Oklahoma 102015

Identification Physical Description Name: LAMBETH, BRENDA KAY Gender: F  Race: W D.O.B.: 11/6/1954 Height: 5‘ 05”  Weight: 138 DLM: 1238142 Hair:   Eyes: Address 12724 S 200TH E AV BROKEN ARROW OK 74014

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Ross Shoemaker killed by DUI driver Brenda Kay Lambeth on May 20 2015 Broken Arrow OK

Obituary for Ross Shoemaker

Broken Arrow Police broken patrol car by DUI driver. Photo from Broken Arrow Police. 101715

Broken Arrow Police car hit by Casey Eaton on his 2nd offense

Fox 23 News reported that both the officer and the DUI driver, identified in court records as Casey Eaton, were both okay.  The officer was not identified, as yet, comment has been requested from Broken Arrow Police Chief Boggs. The officer was legally parked on the side of the road finishing up some paperwork when a car came around the curve and collided with the patrol car. – See more at: 

Casey Eaton 2nd DUI hit Broken Arrow Police cruiser Okla. 101715

Identification Physical Description Name: EATON, CASEY LEVI Gender: M  Race: W D.O.B.: 12/18/1979 Height: 5‘ 11”  Weight: 220 DLM: 9901618 Hair: BLN  Eyes: HAZ Address 11244 S EMERSON PL APT. JENKS OK 74037

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Broken Arrow Police car hit by DUI driver 101815 Photo Fox 23 News

From NBC 4 Washington:

A newlywed Virginia man driving home from work last month was killed in a crash with a man who lost his license because of a drunken driving conviction earlier this year.

Kevin Harrah, 27, who married 24-year-old Amanda Sharpe just more than a year ago, had just closed a Pizza Hut in Stafford the night of Sept. 16 when his car was struck from behind by 59-year-old Charles R. Fife on Route 1 near Manning Drive, police said. Fife was intoxicated, according to police.

When Fife lost his license earlier this year, he requested and was given restricted driving privileges.

Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen charged Fife with involuntary manslaughter at first but recently increased the charge to aggravated manslaughter.

“We determined speed was a significant factor,” Olsen said. “He hadn’t applied the brakes before the accident. He was driving on a suspended license because of a prior DWI. And he should have had an ignition interlock in the car, which would have kept him from driving if he had any alcohol.”

A Virginia State Police trooper learned Fife may have been sending and receiving text messages around the time of the crash and got a search warrant for Fife’s phone.

If convicted of aggravated manslaughter, Fife faces the possibility of 20 years in prison.

Obituary of Kevin Daniel Harrah, 27, of Fredericksburg was taken from us, well before his time, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.

There are no words to describe how many lives Kevin touched with his kind heart and radiant smile. Kevin never met anyone who was not eventually a friend. Kevin loved cars, from detailing to helping lead his car club, Quantico SRT. Kevin worked hard at both work and play, and had love and passion for both. He will be missed by all.

Kevin touched many lives and will be missed by all those with whom he came into contact. These include his wife, Amanda; his parents, Danny and Retha Harrah; his brother, Randy; grandmother Neoma Powers; grandfather CC Ogden; Aunt Lula and Uncle Marshall Naylor; and extended family from California to Virginia.

Donations in Kevin’s memory may be made in person or over the phone to “Kevin Harrah’s Memorial Fund”, an account at Wells Fargo. No additional account information is required

From the Facebook page of Stafford County Commonwealth Attorney Eric Olsen:

As your Commonwealth’s Attorney, I have taken a firm stance against drunk driving in Stafford County. Unlike some other jurisdictions I am aware of (other localities in Virginia, Maryland, DC, for example), the Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office refuses the practice of routinely reducing drunk driving charges to reckless driving. We take these cases seriously and prosecute drunk driving cases aggressively. I insist on it. I believe that drunk driving is an important safety issue for our community and for all Virginians. Just look at the statistics above (taken from MADD website). Driving under the influence cannot be tolerated and as long as I am your Commonwealth’s Attorney it won’t be tolerated in Stafford County.

Inmate Details FIFE, CHARLES RICKEY Inmate No : 20152409 Booking Detail Booking # : 1507482 Booking Date-Time : 09/17/2015 06:15 Release Date-Time : Inmate Mugshot

Charge Detail : Statute Code Description CaseNumber Offense DateTime Arrest DateTime Bond Amount 18.2-266 DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y GC15018745-00 09/16/2015 00:00 09/17/2015 00:00 18.2-36.1(A) DUI MANSLAUGHTER: INVOLUNTARY GC15018743-00 09/16/2015 00:00 09/17/2015 00:00 46.2-391(D)(2a)(ii) LIC REVOKED(DWI/MANSL): DR W/O LIC AND DWI/MANSL GT15018744-00 09/16/2015 00:00 09/17/2015 00:00 19.2-306 GOOD BEHAVIOR: VIOLATION ON MISDEMEANOR OFF CR15A00181-00 08/26/2014 00:00 10/08/2015 00:00

The following arrests are reported by the  New York State Police:

CARL PALENIK – Too Fast, Too Dangerous to be outside of a jail cell…

PALENIK CARL DWAI New York State Police 102115

On 10/15/15, New York State Police at Haverstraw arrested a 30 year old male, Carl Palenik, following a pursuit that began with the Town of Highlands Police in Orange County and ended in Stony Point, Rockland County.

Palenik was arrested following his failure to comply that ended with Palenik striking a New York State Police cruiser and then an uninvolved vehicle. Palenik traveled southbound in the northbound lane of the Palisades Parkway where he sideswiped an oncoming vehicle and was then taken into custody.

Palenik was charged with Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, Unlawful Fleeing from Police in the Second Degree, AUO in the first degree, DWAI Drugs with a prior conviction, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree and numerous other Vehicle and Traffic Violations.

Palenik was arraigned in the Town of Stony Point and remanded to Rockland County Jail without bail pending future court appearance.

Kevin R. Hughes DWI NYSP 101815

New York State Police, Zone I conducted a DWI Checkpoint in the Town of Pendleton, on Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2015.

Kevin R. Hughes, 25, of Amherst, NY was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. He was processed at SP Lockport which resulted in a BAC of 0.10%.

He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Pendleton Court on November 4, 2015.

On Thursday October 15, 2015 NYSP Fillmore was on patrol and stopped a vehicle on Merton Ave/Chapel St for the operator failing to signal turns.  The operator, Jeffrey S. Burr, was subsequently arrested for DWI and submitted to a breath test resulting in a .12 BAC.  Jeffrey was issued UTT’s for failure to signal, failure to submit to a PBT, and DWI with him returning to the Belfast Town Court on 10/27/2015 at 7 PM.

Bemis, Ricky charged with DWI with infant in vehicle NYSP 101415

On October 14th about 10:25PM New York State Police arrested Ricky  L. Bemis, age 39 of Falconer, NY after a traffic stop for crossing into the center lane of ST-60 in the Town of Ellicott.   Field sobriety tests were performed after Troopers found Bemis’ speech to be slurred.  A computer check found that Bemis had a suspended and expired license and a warrant out of the City of Jamestown for Failure to Pay Fine.  Bemis was processed at SP Jamestown where a BAC of .10 was obtained.  He was charged with felony DWI under Leandra’s Law due to having a one year old passenger in his vehicle.  Bemis was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and Moving from Lane Unsafely.  He was arraigned in the Town of Ellicott Court and committed to Chautauqua County Jail, no bail.  Another passenger in the car, Stephen J. Traver, age 30 of Jamestown, NY was also found to have an active warrant for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd out of the City of Jamestown Court.  Traver was turned over to Jamestown Police Department.

Speeding vehicle results in DWI arrest

(October 13, 2015 – Marilla, NY)  State Police stopped a vehicle on Clinton Street in the Town of Marilla after witnessing it traveling at an excessive speed.  The driver, Allois Schweickert, 66 of Alden had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from.  Field sobriety testing was performed on Schweickert, of which he failed all.  He was arrested for DWI and taken to the State Police Barracks in Alden form processing.  He recorded a BAC of .15%.  Schweickert was charged and ticketed for speeding and DWI, he is to appear in the Town of Marilla Court at a later date.

State Police Amity – Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Arrest

David Spacone took his party on the road

(Niagara Falls, NY – October 10, 2015) David R. Spacone, 27, was stopped for Failed to Keep Right, Moved from Lane Unsafely and Speeding on Porter Road.

Troopers detected an odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from Spacone and a computer check revealed his driver’s license was suspended along with his vehicle’s registration.

Spacone was transported to SP Niagara for processing where he refused to take the breath test. He was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets returnable to the City of Niagara Falls Court on October 26, 2015.

Boozing Jessica Awakened by the Law

On October 14, 2015, State Police in Malone responded to McDonald’s restaurant on State

Jessica Deno DWI arrest by NYSP on 101415

Route 11 for a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot.

Upon arrival, Troopers were directed to a gray Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which had been parked in the parking lot for approximately an hour with the engine running.

Troopers found the operator of the vehicle, 29 year-old Jessica M. Deno of Burke asleep in the front seat.  After awakening and interviewing Deno, Troopers determined she was intoxicated.  Deno was taken into custody, transported to SP Malone, and processed for driving while intoxicated.  Deno provided a breath sample, which yielded a .17% BAC.

Deno was charged with felony driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 1st degree.

Deno was arraigned in the Town of Malone Court before Town Justice Charles Gardner and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $1,000.00 cash bail or $2,000.00 bond.

Bad Boy Raysaun Slaughter drove like a maniac fleeing from cops

Slaughter, Raysaun Bad Boy DWI repeat offender NYSP 102015

(Ithaca, NY – October 20, 2015) On October 20, 2015, at about 8:59 p.m., New York State Police in Ithaca arrested Raysaun R. Slaughter, 31, from Ithaca, NY for the felonies of driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation 1st , the misdemeanors of reckless driving, unlawful fleeing a police officer in a vehicle 3rd and resisting arrest and numerous other vehicle and traffic law violations.  This arrest occurred after a short pursuit that began when a trooper attempted to stop Slaughter for driving with a rear license plate lamp that was not working while on State Route 96B in the Town of Ithaca.  After driving away the pursuit ended on Marshall Street in the City of Ithaca.  Slaughter was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit and brief struggle.  He was found to be driving while intoxicated and had multiple suspensions on his driver license.  This DWI arrest was a felony because Slaughter had a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years.  He refused to submit to a test of his blood alcohol content.  Slaughter was arraigned in the Town of Lansing Court and remanded to the Tompkins County Jail in lieu of $5,000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 property bond.  His next court date in the City of Ithaca is on October 21, 2015.  The pursuit covered 2.7 miles, had a top speed of 65 mph and lasted 3 minutes.

NYSP arrested the Queen of Mean on repeat driving while impaired by drugs

Ipson, Melissa DWAI NYSP 101415

(Barker, NY – October 14, 2015) On October 13, 2015, at about 6:47 a.m., New York State Police at Binghamton arrested Melissa Ipson, 34, of Liverpool, NY for the class D felony of criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th (stimulants), the class E felony of driving while ability impaired by drugs and the violation of possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container.

This arrest occurred after a trooper observed Ipson appearing disoriented as she sat in her vehicle at a gas pump and then drove to a parking space at the Mirabito on Castle Creek Road in the Town of Barker.  An investigation determined that she was driving while impaired by drugs and unlawfully possessed over 2 grams of cathinone bath salts (stimulants).

This driving while impaired by drugs arrest is a felony because she has a prior conviction within the last 10 years.  Ipson was arraigned at the Town of Barker court and remanded to the Broome County jail without bail set at this time.

Alexis Bliss was so blasted on booze she hit a traffic sign on I-81, say police

(Cortlandville, NY – October 3, 2015) On October 3, 2015, at about 12:13 a.m., New York State Police at Homer arrested Alexis R. Bliss, 48, from Mattydale, NY for the misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .15% and other traffic violaitions.  This arrest occurred after troopers responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on the Exit 12 on ramp of Interstate 81 northbound in the Town of Cortlandville.  An investigation determined that she had driven off the roadway and struck a highway sign while intoxicated.  Bliss was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Cortlandville court on October 19, 2015.

Williams, Brooke M charged with DWI 100215

Loopy Driving Told the Tale of DWI for Brooke M. Williams

(Oneonta, NY – October 2, 2015) On September 30, 2015, at about 10:46p.m., New York State Police at Oneonta arrested Brooke M. Williams, 22, of Oneonta, NY for the misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .09%.  This arrest occurred after a vehicle and traffic law stop when Williams was observed failing to use a designated lane while driving on State Route 28 in the Town of Oneonta.  An investigation determined that she was driving while intoxicated.  Williams was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta court on October 13, 2015.

Temper-Tantrum DWI Driver Camille Exantus Refused to Give up Her Breath or Fingerprints; Ordered by Judge to Ink Up her Digits

Exantus, Camille DWI arrest on 100115 NYSP

(Ithaca, NY – October 2, 2015) On October 1, 2015, at about 12:57a.m., New York State Police at Newfield arrested Camille A. Exantus, 22, for the misdemeanors of driving while intoxicated and obstruction of governmental administration.  These arrests occurred after Exantus was observed driving erratically on Old Elmira road in the City of Ithaca.  An investigation determined that she was driving while intoxicated.  Exantus refused to submit to a test of her blood alcohol content.  She then refused to be fingerprinted or photographed while at the Newfield station.  Exantus was arraigned at the adjoining Village of Cayuga Heights court where she was ordered to allow her fingerprints and photograph to be taken.  After complying she was released without bail required.  Her next dates to appear are: October 6, 2015, for the obstructing governmental administration charge in the Town of Newfield court and October 7, 2015, for the DWI charge in the City of Ithaca court.

New York State Police busted 219 DWI drivers over Labor Day holiday weekend

During the National “Drunk Driving, Drive Sober or get Pulled Over” campaign from August 21, 2015 through September 7, 2015, the New York State Police issued 47,359 tickets.

During the crackdown the New York State Police targeted impaired and distracted driving, speeding, move over violations and those not buckled up.

Of the tickets issued, 18,660 were for speeding, 2,522 child restraint and seat belt violations, 556 move over tickets, and 1,613 for distracted driving.

Troopers arrested 769 people for DWI during this crackdown enforcement. Troopers conducted sobriety checkpoints and more than 21,000 vehicles passed though. Seventy two of the motorists stopped were arrested for DWI.

During the Labor Day weekend from September 4, 2015 through September 7, 2015, the New York State Police issued more than 10,000 tickets. Below is a sample of the total tickets written.

Speed      4,349
Seat Belt  422
Move Over Law  133
Distracted Driver  312
Troopers arrested 219 people for DWI during this holiday period.

Garo Jean Kassabian arrested by La Quinta Police DUI 102115

LA QUINTA, CALIF. (10/21/2015) — According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Elders on Tuesday, October 21, 2015 at 1:36 A.M. the La Quinta Police Department responded to the area of Hwy 111 and Jefferson St. reference a traffic collision. The initial investigation revealed a Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling westbound on Hwy 111 and collided with the center median and a traffic sign.

The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as Garo Jean Kassabian, 47 years old of Glendale Ca., was evaluated and placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol/ and or drugs. Kassabian was taken to a local hospital for precaution prior to being booked for driving under the influence.

Kennie Smith Jr. charged with hit and run after slamming into parked vehicle; witness gave his tag number and description to police who quickly pinched him!

Kennie Smith Jr DUI Palm Desert Police 101415 – Man enough to drink; coward enough to flee responsibility

Sgt. Chris Willson reports that on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at 11:57 P.M., the Palm Desert Police Department responded to the 40200 block of Harris Lane in Palm Desert to investigate a hit and run traffic collision.  Investigation revealed a black Ford Explorer entered the parking lot and collided into an unoccupied parked vehicle at the location.  The driver of the Ford Explorer failed to stop and left the scene.

A witness obtained a vehicle description and license plate of the Ford Explorer.  Officers located the vehicle in the immediate area and conducted an enforcement stop.  The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Kennie Smith Jr., 24 of La Quinta.  Smith was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol/and or drugs and hit and run.  Smith was taken to a local area hospital as a precaution before he was booked at the county jail in Indio.  There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

The Palm Desert Police Department encourages all drivers not to drink and drive.  To report drunk drivers, please call 911.  Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the Palm Desert Police Department at (760) 836-1600, or they can call anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867).

Erwin Monterroso DUI fatal charges Palm Springs PD

Police seek witnesses to fatal crash

10/21/2015 — The Palm Springs Police Department is seeking witnesses to the fatal traffic collision that occurred in the early morning hours this past Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way at approximately 1:52 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2015. The preliminary investigation revealed that a white 2006 Mazda pickup truck, driven by Suspect-Erwin Monterroso, was traveling eastbound on Tahquitz Canyon Way towards Sunrise Way.

A light green 2013 Toyota Prius was traveling northbound on Sunrise Way towards Tahquitz Canyon Way.

The vehicles collided in the intersection in a broadside collision. The driver and lone occupant of the Toyota Prius, 58 year old Palm Springs resident Homayon Moaven, died at the scene. A small dog inside of Moaven’s vehicle was injured and was transported to an emergency animal hospital where it remains in stable condition.

Suspect-Monterroso and a 21 year old male passenger in the Mazda pickup sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital. PSPD had probable cause to believe that Monterroso was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the collision.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Weather conditions do not appear to be a factor at this time.

Monterroso was treated and released from a local hospital and was arrested for felony violations of driving under the influence causing injuries, committing a felony while out of custody on bail, and for violating the terms of his probation.

Monterroso was transported to the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility.

Additional violations are under review pending the outcome of the investigation.

PSPD has received information that there was at least one possible witness to this collision, however, that person did not stay at the scene and was not interviewed.

PSPD is asking anybody with information this collision or who witnessed this collision to contact PSPD Traffic Detective E. Goya at 760-323-8125 or Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).

Suspect Information: Erwin Manolo Monterroso, 21 years old, Indio, CA AKA- Monterroso Alvarez Alleged Violations: 23153 (a)(b) V.C. DUI w/ Injuries- Felony 12022.1(a) P.C. Commit Felony while out of custody on Bail or O.R.- Felony 1203.2(a) P.C. Probation Violation- Misdemeanor

Charles William Landrum, 50, now faces a term of 10 to 30 years East Baton Rouge Parish 5th DWI

From The Advocate:

Charles William Landrum, 50, now faces a term of 10 to 30 years in prison when state District Judge Mike Erwin sentences him March 16.

An East Baton Rouge Parish jury of seven women and five men deliberated less than 30 minutes before unanimously finding Landrum guilty.

Prosecutor Michelle Lacoste had told the jury he is someone “who has endangered our streets again and again and again.”

“This is serious,” she added. “DWIs affect everyone.”

Landrum had two prior DWI convictions in 1999 in Slidell, one in 2000 in St. Tammany Parish and another in 2007 in Caddo Parish.

He was still on probation for the 2007 conviction when he was arrested July 13, 2012, for DWI in East Baton Rouge Parish.

His blood-alcohol level was 0.124 percent about two hours after he was arrested. A reading of 0.08 percent is considered presumptive evidence of drunken driving in Louisiana.

Landrum testified Tuesday against the advice of his court-appointed attorney, Susan Hebert, that he had consumed several beers after work that day, then ate and went to sleep before leaving his Hooper Road house about 11:30 p.m. and driving to the Circle K at 13435 Hooper Road to buy gas and use an ATM there. ....MORE

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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff DWI arrest bookings for Oct. 22, 2015

RIGNEY, Ian PATRICK,  10/16/15, 07:29 4203 BROOK LN SLIDELL La, White Male 04/21/1988 3471 Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98.2 DWI SECOND OFFENSE 1 COMMITTED 2 32:58 CARELESS OPERATION 1 COMMITTED

SUAZO, GUZMAN ROCHAS, 10/18/15, 11:13 3332 AVE C MANDEVILLE La, Black Male 08/10/1979 Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 1 COMMITTED 2 32:52 DRIVER MUST BE LICENSED 1 COMMITTED

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MOORE, CHAD RAY. 10/13/15 23:44 70309 D ST COVINGTON La White Male 02/08/1981 22ND JUD Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:100 HIT AND RUN 1 COMMITTED 2 32:415 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 1 COMMITTED 3 14:98.4 DWI FOURTH/SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE 0 COMMITTED

PITCHER, KIRSTEN D. 10/14/15 08:58 1524 FOY STREET MANDEVILLE L White Female 09/23/1991 COVINGTO Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 1 COMMITTED

PIERCE, CRYSTAL ANN. 10/16/15 19:40 4513 SANFORD STREET METAIRIE White Female 03/05/1962 COVINGTO Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 1 COMMITTED 2 32:58 CARELESS OPERATION 1 COMMITTED 3 14:98.7 UNLAWFUL REFUSAL OF CHEMICAL TESTS 1 COMMITTED 4 40:968C POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE III CDS 1 COMMITTED

FRANZ, EARL JOSEPH. 10/14/15 06:31 2236 HENRY CLAY AV MANDEVILLE White Male 03/26/1947 LSP Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 1 COMMITTED 2 32:58 CARELESS OPERATION 1 COMMITTED

ALHASHIMI, MOHAMED L 10/15/15 17:04 1189 VIOLA ST MANDEVILLE La Middle Eastern/ Male 09/21/1992 LSP Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98.3 DWI 3RD 1 COMMITTED 2 14:98.8 DUS WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN PRIOR OFFENSES 1 COMMITTED 3 32:58 CARELESS OPERATION 1 COMMITTED

STRICKLIN, MEGAN C. 10/16/15 03:25 74200 ALLEN ROAD ABITA SPRIN White Female 07/28/1988 LSP Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98C OPERATING VEH WHILE INTOXICATED 2ND OFFENSE 1 COMMITTED 2 32:79 IMPROPER LANE USE 1 COMMITTED 3 32:300 OPEN CONTAINER IN MOTOR VEHICLE 1 COMMITTED 4 32:415 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 1 COMMITTED

RICHARDS, JAMES CARR 10/16/15 03:52 85289 BARCELONA RD COVINGTON White Male 09/30/1974 MANDEVIL Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 1 COMMITTED 2 32:63 ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES 1 COMMITTED

BLACKWELL, BENJAMIN 10/13/15 01:44 102 SCHOKLEY DR. SLIDELL La White Male 12/24/1984 1651 Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 1 COMMITTED 2 32:58 CARELESS OPERATION 1 COMMITTED

VIDRINE, SHELIA CAIN 10/15/15 01:03 70509 D ST COVINGTON La White Female 12/02/1979 1829 Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98.1 DWI FIRST OFFENSE 1 COMMITTED 2 32:300 OPEN CONTAINER IN MOTOR VEHICLE 1 COMMITTED 3 14:99 RECKLESS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE 1 COMMITTED

LEYDECKER, Milton W. 10/17/15 05:16 786 BUCK RUN PEARL RIVER La White Male 11/15/1954 1653 Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 32:71 DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER 1 COMMITTED 2 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 1 COMMITTED

JOCIUS, ALBERT 10/17/15 13:36 67 LOCKE STREET MANDEVILLE L White Male 10/07/1982 1087 Charges Statute ID Description Counts Offense Status 1 14:98 OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 0 COMMITTED 2 32:232 IGNORE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 0 COMMITTED 3 32:415 DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION 0 COMMITTED

Crash scene on I 15 where wrong way DUI driver Shane McDonald killed two people. Photo courtesy of NBC San Diego

The Guam Defense?

From Fox 5 San Diego
SAN DIEGO – The fate of a 21-year-old man accused of driving drunk when he slammed head-on into a car carrying a family of five, killing two, will now be up to a jury.

Shane MacDonald was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while driving drunk causing great injury.

California Highway Patrol investigators said MacDonald was driving in the wrong direction on southbound Interstate 15 near Scripps Ranch when he slammed into a car killing Rodolfo De La Torre, 55, and 84-year-old Teresa Hernandez.

The De La Torre family of Escondido was headed to the airport to go to a wedding in Mexico.

Julio De La Torre and his sister Carolina were in the mangled car and testified Thursday during the preliminary hearing…..MORE

From NBC San Diego

A 21-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol when he slammed head-on into a car carrying a family of five on Interstate 15 was arraigned in the hospital Wednesday.

Shane McDonald, with his right leg and left wrist bandaged, pleaded not guilty to two counts of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and five counts of felony DUI causing injury or death in connection with the May 2 wrong-way crash that killed two members of a family and injured three others near Scripps Ranch.

A judge set McDonald’s bail at $500,000. He is from Guam and was also ordered to surrender his passport and ordered not to drink or drive.

The defendant’s mother and father flew in from Guam following the deadly crash, and his mother was at his side during the hospital bed arraignment. ….MORE

From ABC 10 News

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — 10/23/2015 – An alleged drunken driver accused of going the wrong way on Interstate 15 between Mira Mesa and Scripps Ranch, causing a head-on crash that killed two of five family members in the other car, was ordered Thursday to stand trial on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury.

Shane Gerald McDonald, 22, faces nearly 16 years in state prison if convicted, Deputy District Attorney Cally Bright said.

McDonald — who is out of custody on $500,000 bail — had his trial set for April.

RELATED: 2 people killed in fatal crash on the SB I-15 in Mira Mesa

Authorities said Rodolfo de la Torre, 55, and Teresa Esparza Hernandez, 84, both of Escondido, were killed when a black Audi driven by McDonald slammed into their Honda sedan about 3 a.m. on May 2, south of Mercy Road.

De la Torre was driving south in an I-15 express lane when the Audi, heading north in their lane, hit the Honda head-on, according to the California Highway Patrol. Three other family members in the back seat of the Honda suffered major injuries.

McDonald’s attorney, Cole Casey, argued to Superior Court Judge Kenneth So during a preliminary hearing that the defendant to be held to answer on charges of vehicular manslaughter with ordinary negligence, not gross negligence.

Casey said McDonald entered the express lane….MORE

Victor Clifford Stevens charged with theft and DWI after stealing truck from McDonalds; keys were in the ignition

Victor Clifford Stevens DWI theft of truck from McDonalds Anne Arundel County Police

PASADENA, MD. — When that old Big Mac Attack strikes it’s a good idea to remove the keys from your ignition.

Anne Arundel County Police report that on October 22, 2015 at approximately 6:30 pm, an officer observed a white truck traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of Ft. Smallwood Road and Bar Harbor Road.

The officer made a traffic stop on the truck and contacted the driver, who police identified as Victor Clifford Stevens, 21, of 121 Edelton Ave., Severn, Md.

Police say that at the same time the traffic stop of Stevens was occurring, a victim contacted police stating that his truck was just stolen.

Police say that their investigation revealed that the victim parked his truck at the McDonalds on Ft. Smallwood Road leaving his keys inside the vehicle. When he returned his truck was missing.  Police say that Stevens had struck a mailbox and was extremely intoxicated.   Stevens was arrested Anne Arundel Police Officer Panowicz and charged with DWI, Auto Theft, and numerous other traffic charges.

Stevens faces trial on Dec. 21, 2015 in Annapolis Criminal Traffic Court.

A bond of $3,000 was posted for Stevens to bail him out of jail.