Monthly Archives - January 2014

Newcastle’s NRL Star Faces DUI Charge

Willie Mason, Newcastle Rugby League star, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.According to report, Mason was pulled over for a random breath test on his way to training. The NRL star submitted himself to a breathalyzer test in which his BAC level registered at 0.09 percent.Mason took to Twitter his apologies and said, "Just want 2 say sorry to everyone. I take full responsibility it was bad judgment. I thought I was fine 2 drive. Obviously not.sorry [...]

27-Year Old Man Faces DUI Charge

Matthew Allen Shavers was arrested last Jan. 20 for allegedly driving under the influence.According to Police Chief Leonard Papania, Shaver’s recent arrest stems from an Oct. 2013 incident in which the suspect was initially arrested for second offense DUI. After further investigation, the police learned that Shaver had already two prior DUI convictions.Shavers is currently being held at Harrison County jail on a $15,000 bond.For more of this news, click here.

Former Dallas Cowboys Player Found Guilty of DUI

Josh Brent, former Dallas Cowboys player, was found guilty of driving under the influence last Wednesday. He was convicted of intoxication manslaughter relative to a fiery wreck that killed his teammate, Jerry Brown.While the sentencing phase of the trial will begin on Thursday, Brent is likely to face 20 years in prison. The fatal car crash took place last December 2012 after a night of partying with fellow Cowboys players. In addition, Brent may also get probation for the [...]

26-Year Old Driver Pleaded Not Guilty to DUI

Carina Lisbet Sandoval, 26 years old, pleaded not guilty to DUI last Tuesday in San Mateo County Superior Court. Sandoval has been charged with driving on a suspended license, driving under the influence while on DUI probation, child endangerment and driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injury.According to report, Sandoval was driving a Honda Accord when she allegedly turned left in front of an oncoming traffic and collided with a Chevrolet Tahoe. Sandoval’s 16-month old son who [...]

Lebanese Mother Faces Theft and DUI Charges

Amanda Wetzel, 28 years old, was sentenced last Wednesday to seven to 23 months in country prison for DUI and theft charges.According to record, Wetzel pleaded guilty to multiple charges including DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia and three cases of retail theft. She admitted to the police that she was indeed high before she turned herself into county prison last Dec. 27.Assistant District Attorney Megan Ryland-Tanner said Wetzel "clearly needs treatment. It's very clear she has a problem."For more [...]

Litchfield High School Principal Faces DUI Charge

Kristen Della Volpe was arrested last Jan. 4 in Torrington for allegedly driving under the influence.According to report, Volpe was arrested in the parking lot of the Torrington Burger King on 451 East Main St. The police responded to the scene of the incident after they received a call about an erratic driver. Subsequently, they found Volpe’s vehicle in the drive-thru. She was asked to perform a field sobriety test and was then taken to Torrington Police Headquarters after [...]

Perry County Police Chief Faces DUI Charge

Richard Pickles, Perry County police chief, was charged with DUI and failing to stop at a stop sign after he was pulled over by Susquehanna Township police last June.According to report, Pickles’ BAC level at the time of his arrest was at 0.082 percent. He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing before District Judge James A. Lenker. Subsequently, he will appear for formal arraignment on March 3 at Dauphin County Courthouse.For more of this news, click here.

19-Year Old Woman Faces Six DUI Charges

After getting involved in a car crash that resulted in damage estimated to be $27,150, Kayla Garcia was charged with six DUI offenses.According to report, Garcia was driving a white Toyota SUV east along the 100 block of Hallandale Beach Boulevard last Monday evening when the incident took place. During the initial investigation, the responding officer noticed that Garcia had a slurred speech, glassy eyes and had difficulty walking when asked to perform the field sobriety test.Garcia is now [...]

Boise Woman Faces DUI Charge

Jennifer D. Wood, 34 years old, was arrested last Tuesday at a traffic stop for allegedly driving under the influence.According to report, a Boise police assisted a County Sheriff deputy stop a vehicle after the driver failed to stay in its line, maintain a consistent speed and use its turn signal. When the officers approached the vehicle, they detected a strong smell of alcohol coming from the inside of the car.In addition to DUI, Wood is also facing other [...]

Justin Bieber Arrested for DUI and Drag Racing

Singer Justin Bieber was arrested last Thursday in Miami Beach for driving under the influence and drag racing.According to reports, the young singer was in a rented yellow Lamborghini when the incident occurred. He was spotted in various places around town few days before the accident.While no other details of the arrest were released to the media, the Opa-locka Police Department is still investigating an unauthorized escort of Bieber.For more of this news, click here.