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48-Year Old Man Faces DUI Charge

Following a high-speed chase with northern Arizona authorities, James O’Donnell was arrested for allegedly driving his motorcycle while intoxicated.According to report, sheriff’s deputy spotted a crash motorcycle last Sunday evening and the driver was on the side of a road. During a breathalyzer test, it was found out that O’Donnell’s BAC level was at .203 percent.In addition to DUI, the suspect will also be facing a charge on unlawful flight from a pursuing law-enforcement vehicle. For more of this story, [...]

Chris Kattan Faces DUI Charge

After slamming his vehicle into a highway construction truck, comedic actor Chris Kattan was arrested on Los Angeles freeway early Monday morning for driving under the influence. According to report, the actor was driving a 2011 Mercedes on the Ventura Freeway when the incident took place. Police suspect Kattan being under the influence of an unknown drug after he failed several field sobriety tests.Kattan tweeted last Monday, "Those concerned or just adding gossip: I'm fine, passed all tests, released without [...]

25-Year Old Driver Arrested for DUI

Michael Rafaloski was arrested after killing a pedestrian in Brookline early Sunday morning. According to report, Rafaloski was noticeably intoxicated when he hit and killed 25-year old Sean Conroy. The suspect admitted during the initial interrogation that he didn’t stop until he got home. His BAC level two hours after the accident registered at .129 percent.For more of this story, click here.

2 Years in Prison for DUI Charge

Timothy L. Bartlett, 50 years old, was sentenced to two years in prison for his 4th DUI charge.According to report, Bartlett was arrested last May 2013 after he was caught driving below the speed limit. In addition to the 2-year prison sentenced, he was also ordered to pay a fine of nearly $2,000.Bartlett told the police during his arrest, “I don’t have a license, and now I’m going to prison for five years.”For more of this story, click here.

Chris Kattan Arrested for DUI

Chris Kattan was arrested in the early morning of February 10 in California after he was pulled over and arrested for driving at slow speeds on the 101 Freeway. It was also reported that he crossed an area that was coned off and hit a Department of Transportation vehicle. It was revealed that the former 'Saturday Night Live' star was under the influence of prescription medication.To read more of this news, visit this link.

70-Year Old Man Arrested for DUI

After getting involved in a car crash that killed a 79-year old driver, J.L. Hayesworth was arrested last Saturday for allegedly driving under the influence. According to report, the victim was driving a motorized wheelchair when he struck by Hayesworth.  The 79-year old victim was ejected from his wheelchair right after the fatal collision. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it after careening into a ditch.Hayesworth was eventually release from prison after a bond hearing.For more of this story, click here.

Sheriff’s Lieutenant Arrested for Alleged DUI

Washington County Sheriff’s Lt. Jake Adams was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence last Sunday. According to report, Adams drifted off the right shoulder then over corrected back to the left. The vehicle left the roadway and went straight to a dirt embankment. While Adams sustained minor injuries, nobody else inside the vehicle was reported injured.Adams is likely to face charges on DUI, carrying a weapon while intoxicated and making an unsafe lane change.For more of this news, click [...]

Man Accused of DUI in Fatal Accident

According to officials in Riverside, Gregory Ethan Gurney of Corona, 22 years of age, was driving under the influence Friday morning causing a collision that resulted in the death of a man who was standing on the side of the road. Gurney was driving a green Hyundai Santa Fe when he drifted into the right shoulder where a Jeep Wrangler pulling a trailer had been stopped. The 26-year-old driver was standing outside his vehicle when Gurney’s Hyundai plowed into his [...]

30-Year Old Driver Charged with DUI

David Smith was arrested last Friday after causing a car accident that caused a woman her foot.According to report, Smith drove into another vehicle on Kelly road last Dec. 6 that caused injuries not only to himself but also to another driver. The woman ended up with a broken foot which apparently required her to stay in the hospital for a few days.Smith is now facing charges on second-degree assault, failure to drive in a proper lane and operating [...]

Former Professional Football Player Accused of DUI

Brit W. Miller was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly driving under the influence. According to report, Illinois State Police spotted a pickup truck traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes on Eldorado Street near Fairview Avenue. During the initial investigation, it was found out that Miller had a few drinks prior to the incident.Miller is now facing multiple charges including DUI, driving the wrong direction, failure to wear a seatbelt, illegal transportation of open alcohol and operation of an uninsured [...]