Monthly Archives - September 2013

Three Arrests at Visalia DUI Checkpoint

Last Friday night, three drivers were arrested at Visalia DUI checkpoint on suspicion of driving under the influence.The DUI checkpoint was set up at Caldwell Avenue and Fairway Street from Friday evening to Saturday morning. Of the 271 vehicles that were screened during the spot check, three drivers were arrested.In addition to the motorists who got arrested for DUI, seven drivers were cited operating a vehicle without a license, five for driving with a suspended license and 17 for [...]

Driver Faces DUI Manslaughter Charge

Following a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian, a South Florida driver was arrested for DUI manslaughter. According to report, the accident happened at the intersection of Northwest Seventh Avenue and Northwest 20th Street in Miami. A pedestrian, believed to be in his 40s, was struck by the driver and subsequently crashed into a concrete pole.The victim was brought to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital but wasn’t able to make it. Meanwhile, the suspect was taken into custody [...]

27-Year Old Man Arrested for DUI

Jimmy Koch, 27 years old, was arrested last Saturday at mile marker 38 in the westbound lane.Police said Koch was pulled over for excessive speed and unlawful lane deviation. Upon approaching, troopers saw a kid inside the vehicle and smelled a strong odor of alcohol.Koch failed the sobriety test and was then taken into custody for allegedly driving under the influence. He will be facing charges on operating a vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, possession [...]

Elizabethville Man Arrested for DUI

32-year old Nicholas Apostolopoulos was arrested last Sept. 4 after he was spotted driving erratically at 3761 Peter’s Mountain Road.According to report, the suspect appeared to be noticeably intoxicated when he pulled into the McDonald’s parking lot. Fearing for the child’s safety, the staff from the fast food chain called the police and detained Apostolopoulos.The suspect was booked into Dauphin County Prison but was later released on a $15,000 bail.For more of this story, click here.

Springfield Woman Charged with DUI

After getting into an accident while trying to get out of her car, DUI suspect Christie Brandt was admitted to Memorial Medical Center for treatment of injuries.Police said Brandt was spotted by some witnesses driving erratically near Prairie Crossing Drive. One of the witnesses followed the suspect to her home and saw her struck her head on the concrete floor.Because of her medical condition, she was only given a notice to appear in court. Her arraignment is likely to [...]

2-Year Imprisonment Due to DUI

37-year old Deel Diangson was sentenced last Friday to 2-year deferred imprisonment for criminal endangerment and six-month jail time for DUI and operating a vehicle without insurance.According to records, Diangson was pulled over last Feb. 21 by a Billings police officer after she ran a red light on Main Street. During the interrogation, she even admitted to taking prescripton morphine right before the incident.In addition to serving the jail sentences, Diangson will also pay $1,000 fine for the felony [...]

Lohan’s Mom Arrested for DUI

Dina Lohan was cited last Thursday evening for allegedly driving under the influence at Nassua County’s Northern State Parkway.According to report, Lohan was pulled over by the authorities after troopers clocked her driving at 77 mph in a 55 mph zone. After submitting herself to a blood alcohol test, it was found out that her BAC level was at 0.20 percent.Lohan was then taken into custody but was later released after tickets were issued.For more of this story, visit [...]

43-Year Old Faces 5th DUI Charge

After being spotted traveling in Interstate 94 and eventually went off the road, 43-year old Lisa Smith Peterson was arrested for driving under the influence.According to authorities, police were sent to the area after they received a report regarding a woman trying to wave down motorists. After the initial interrogation, Peterson was brought to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.Records show that this is Peterson’s 5th DUI offense. Her prior convictions were recorded between 1987 and 2009.For more [...]

New Yorker Arrested for DUI

Following a two-car crash that killed her mother, Jessica Pistolese was arrested for reckless driving.Police said Pistolese was the one driving the vehicle when it smashed into another car on Montauk Highway. Pistolese’s mother, Judith Rivera, was pronounced dead by the medical examiner’s officer.Meanwhile, Pistolese and the driver of the other vehicle were brought to the nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The suspect was taken into custody after but was later released on bail.For more of this [...]

School Bus Driver Faces DUI Charge

42-year old Jill Beebe was charged with one count of felony aggravated DUI after she was caught operating a bus while under the influence of alcohol.According to report, the suspect was letting off the students at a West Chicago school when an employee noticed her demeanor. A field sobriety test was administered by the police officer which she apparently failed to pass.If proven guilty, Beebe is likely to face a prison term of up to 3 years.For more of [...]