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47-Year Old Man Accused of Driving Under the Influence

After getting involved in a fatal crash that killed two passengers in Carbon County, suspect Richard M. Matsick was charged with vehicular homicide while driving drunk. According to record, the incident took place early morning of August 3. Matsick was driving erractically on Fireline Road in Packer Township when his vehicle crashed into a tree. Two passengers died at the scene of the accident while the third one sustained serious injuries.In addition to DUI, Matsick was also charged with reckless [...]

8-Years in Prison for a DUI Crash

Shira Seymour was sentenced last Tuesday to a maximum of eight years in prison after she pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.There was a video from a local bar showing that Seymour was so drunk prior to the incident. The fatal crash where Seymour got charged with aggravated vehicular homicide killed local attorney Annie Rooney.Also, records show that Seymour has a history of impaired driving charges. She already got her licenses suspended three times and was charged with drunken [...]

Lompoc Man Arrested for Alleged DUI

William Alex Gomez, 18 years old, was arrested last Saturday evening for allegedly driving under the influence. According to report, the incident took place at around 1:22 a.m. last Saturday. Police received a call regarding the traffic collision and they immediately responded to the scene of the accident. It was found out during the initial investigation that Gomez was indeed intoxicated when the collision took place. Gomez was then arrested and booked into Lompoc Jail on a $100,000 bond. Click here for [...]

45-Year Old Man Sentenced for a DUI Charge

After getting convicted with his fourth DUI offense, Judge Bradford Charles sentenced John Evans last Wednesday up to 15 years in state prison for homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence.According to record, Evan’s vehicle was speeding north in 200 block of West Maple Street when it collided head-on with another vehicle which was traveling southbound. The driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene while Evans was brought to the hospital for treatment of [...]

20-Year Old Driver Faces DUI and Vehicular Homicide Charges

After getting involved in a fatal crash that left two passengers injured, 20-year old Nicholas Alvarado was charged with driving under the influence. According to report, Alvarado was speeding won Austin Bluffs when he lost control of his vehicle and went off the road. A female passenger seated at the back of his vehicle was thrown out of the car. Another passenger also sustained injuries from the accident.In addition to DUI, Alvarado will also be charged with careless driving and [...]

History Teacher Arrested for DUI

Christine Clarke, a History teacher at Lincoln Middle School, was arrested last Tuesday for allegedly driving under the influence. According to the authorities, Clarke struck a mailbox while she was on her way home from work.The suspect was driving north on New River Road in Lincoln when she passed over the center lane, hit a mailbox and smashed into a snow bank. The police noticed during the initial interrogation that Clarke had slurred speech and blood shot eyes, noticeable [...]

10-Year Old Driver Cited for Reckless Driving

Who would have thought that a 10-year old girl would be capable of wrecking her mother’s SUV?According to the police, they had ticketed a 10-year old girl after she started her mom’s SUV and drove into a DMV office. The vehicle rolled slowly through the front window until the girl’s mother jumped into the car and stopped the vehicle. Luckily, no one got hurt from the incident.In Colorado, anyone 10 or older can be indicted with a crime and [...]

Douglas Woman Faces DUI Charge

Following her arrest last Jan. 6, 36-year old Taryn M. Eisnor was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after she got involved in an accident that endangered her sons’ lives.According to report, the suspect was already crawling out of the vehicle when the police found her on Munson Street in Douglas. The officers immediately recognized Mrs. Eisnor because of the numerous incidents she got involved with in the past.Last Wednesday at Worcester Superior Court arraignment, Eisnor entered [...]

First-grade Teacher Faces DUI and Drug-related Charges

Laura Santoro, 32 years old, was arrested last Sunday evening for possession of illegal drugs and driving under the influence.According to report, Santoro was driving on US 19 near Nebraska Avenue when she was spotted swerving in and out of the lane. When the deputy pulled her over, her eyes were watery and bloodshot. The deputy also found a glass pipe with marijuana residue and other traces of illegal drugs.Santoro was then arrested but was later released after posting [...]

Beatrice Man Faces His 4th DUI Charge

Kyle O. Brenden, 50 years old, was arrested last Friday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence.According to report, Brenden drove into Cenex gas station in North Beatrice and appeared to be noticeably intoxicated. A deputy spotted his vehicle turned north on South First Road and continued driving. But when the vehicle turned westbound, he failed to use a turn signal.Brenden showed signs of impairment during performance of field sobriety tests and was therefore arrested for DUI.For more [...]