Not Drunk, Just Eating Ice Cream

Not Drunk, Just Eating Ice Cream...A 57-year-old East Greenwich woman was recently arrested on charges of drunk driving after police followed her vehicle after it left the North Kingstown ice cream shop Inside Scoop. NK Police had reportedly received a notice from RI State Police that they'd seen an intoxicated woman getting into her car at the shop. After reportedly observing her swerve in and out of her lane, police pulled the woman over and told her they suspected her of drunken driving. The woman reportedly sarcastically responded "Oh please!" multiple times and went back to eating her ice cream before police prompted her again to hand over additional documents. The woman failed her field sobriety test and had a blood alcohol level of .132. She was set to appear in Fourth District Court on May 17.

Ready for Your Close-up?...A Tiverton man was arrested last weekend after he allegedly started bickering with a truck driver from a local landscaping business. The 51-year-old man was reportedly upset that the business was violating town ordinance by operating on a Sunday morning. According to police, the man blocked the driveway entrance to the business to take pictures of it, prompting the truck driver to get out and say something. That's when the man allegedly got up close to the driver's face and began snapping pictures. The driver then reportedly reached up and smacked the camera away, causing an argument to ensue. Police said that was when the man got back into his car and tried to drive away, all while allegedly driving over the truck driver's foot. The Tiverton man was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct.

Keep Your Secrets Close, and Your Vokda Closer... If you are under 21 years old and carrying a half bottle of vodka in your backpack, you might not want to accept a ride home from a police officer. One Portsmouth teen allegedly did just that in the early morning hours last Sunday. The 19-year-old was allegedly seen walking along Anthony Road near theMontaup Country Club around 3:30 a.m. when a police officer stopped his cruiser and asked him where he was heading. After the teen said he was walking home, the officer offered him a ride. The teen apparently accepted the offer and sat in the cruiser's passenger seat, at which point the officer became suspicious when he smelled alcohol and heard a "clanking" noise coming from the teen's backpack. The officer asked the teen to open his backpack, where police say they discovered a half finished bottle of vodka. The 19-year-old was arrested and charged with possession of alcohol. He was later released with a district court summons.

Just Want to Hear My Jam...A 37-year-old Newport man was arrested last week after heallegedly got upset at a bartender for not turning up the music on the jukebox. According to police reports, the man threw a beer bottle at the bartender after he refused to turn the music up. The bartender said he turned his back and saw the bottle strike a beer cooler four feet away. The suspect reportedly left the bar, but then returned. Police located him nearby and arrested him.

Not So Suspicious After All...Barrington police received a report on Monday morning of asuspicious package left at the front door of the Barrington Medical Center on Maple Avenue. Upon inspection, they realized the package contained a poster showing children's clothing and Teddy bears with a variety of quotes and statements.

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Prince William police hold safe driving program following fatal accidents

Prince William County Police will host a safe driving program for Battlefield High School students Wednesday, just weeks after two Battlefield students were killed in a car accident.

The May 25 program will begin at 7 p.m. at the school, located at 15000 Graduation Drive in Haymarket. Prince William police officials said they will discuss common teen driving risks, teen-related licensing laws and the roles parents play when their children get behind the wheel.

Police officials said they wanted to initiate a safe driving program in the community following the April 20 accident along Logmill Road that killed Kendra Kaeleen Tucker and Savanna Kidane Mouratidis, both 15. Police said they were among five people riding in a 2005 Dodge Magnum when their driver hit a deer, lost control of the car and crashed into a tree. Police said speed was a factor in the crash and the teenagers were not wearing seatbelts.

Three other Battlefield students died in two separate accidents along Logmill Road last year.

Although police officials are focusing now on Battlefield students, they said they want to expand the safe driving program to other schools next year.

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Steer Clear of Drunk Driving -- Get a Free Ride Home on Cinco de Mayo

Widely thought of as Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is really the anniversary of when Mexican soldiers forced the French out of Puebla, Mexico, in 1862. Since then, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican heritage, tradition, and cuisine—it’s also become a time for increased drunk driving. To help curb this serious problem and keep everyone on the road safe, McDivitt Law Firm will provide its Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program this Cinco de Mayo.

“We want to prevent drunk driving and encourage everyone to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly," said Colorado Springs personal injury attorney Mike McDivitt, founder McDivitt Law Firm. "If you need a safe way home call Yellow Cab and tell them the ride is on us.”

Don’t Make It Your Final Fiesta—Get a Free Ride Home
Rides will be available in Colorado Springs from 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, through 3 a.m., on Friday, May 6.

For a free ride home within Colorado Springs city limits, call Yellow Cab of Colorado Springs at (719) 777-7777 and tell them the ride is on McDivitt Law Firm.
The program is for adults who have been drinking or who don’t have a safe way home, and rides are provided to an individual’s residence—not to other drinking locations. Due to the high number of ride requests on Cinco de Mayo, rides cannot be guaranteed for everyone who calls; however, every attempt will be made to accommodate all requests. Drivers have the right to use their discretion when accepting fares.

Safe and Sober Free Ride Home Program
The professionals at McDivitt Law Firm work with clients who have lost loved ones in alcohol-related crashes. To assist in the fight against drunk driving, the firm encourages individuals to make responsible choices by providing free cab rides on St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve.

McDivitt Law Firm launched its first Safe and Sober program on New Year’s Eve 2007. Since then, the firm has covered the cost for more than 5,000 safe rides home. In September 2010, McDivitt Law Firm was honored by the Pikes Peak DUI Task Force for its efforts to prevent drunk driving.

McDivitt Makes A Difference
Whether McDivitt Law Firm pays for safe cab rides home, sponsors local education programs, or supports area charities, the firm genuinely cares about their neighbors. As part of their commitment to helping others, the firm created McDivitt Makes A Difference—a year‐round program that encompasses all their community efforts. To learn more, visit http://www.McDivittMakesADifference.com.

About McDivitt Law Firm
McDivitt Law Firm is a highly visible and respected law firm that provides legal advice and representation to Colorado personal injury claimants. McDivitt Law Firm was founded by Mike and Karen McDivitt. They have an outstanding team of lawyers, paralegals, and support staff members who provide caring and thorough representation for injured people. Visit http://www.McDivittLawFirm.com to learn more.

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31 Unlicensed Drivers Cited, Vehicles Impounded at Vista Checkpoint

The Vista Sheriffs Station conducted a Drunk Driving/License checkpoint Saturday night on Civic Center Dr. right in front of city hall. The large parking lot there came in handy for the 41 vehicles that were impounded and towed. 31 of the impounds were for unlicensed drivers, almost all of them Latino illegal aliens based on 3 hours of direct observation (see photos at left).

The checkpoint also caught and arrested 7 people for under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a Sheriff's press release. Their vehicles were also seized in accordance with California law.

According to Sgt. Petrofsky, the senior deputy at the scene, there were no protesters and the checkpoint was running smoothly at this new location. Vista Sheriffs normally do about two checkpoints per month at various locations around the city. He said he believes the highly publicized checkpoints along with near-weekly saturation patrols are a very effective deterrent to drunk driving. The number of drunk driving crashes has dropped about 35% in the past couple of years since they began aggressively going after drunk drivers.

Illegal aliens driving illegally in Vista are another matter as indicated by high number of citations last night. Sgt Petrofsky said they cite some of the same illegal alien drivers repeatedly. Many of the illegal drivers buy cheap "junker" cars so when they get caught and impounded, they just go buy another junker instead of paying the high fees to get the impounded vehicle back. Driving without insurance and registration is another common problem according to sheriffs deputies. Illegal aliens in San Diego Country are gaming the system and violating U.S. laws all the while, and there is not much that can be done about it under current laws and penalties.

It does cause great inconvenience to the unlicensed drivers when their cars are seized. Many drivers last night had to wait 30-90 minutes for someone to come pick them up. Others just grabbed a few things out of their cars and walked away.

Unqualified/unlicensed drivers remain a large problem in San Diego County and a serious threat to public safety as evidenced by the frequent hit and run accidents and fatalities caused by illegal aliens. The only real solution to the rampant criminal activity by illegal aliens is stronger immigration enforcement, with ICE, Border Patrol, and local law enforcement working hand in hand to remove all criminal aliens and illegal workers.

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Texas House votes to ban texting while driving

AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers tentatively approved a statewide ban against texting while driving, saying the practice is a hazard more dangerous than drunken driving.

The legislation would ban text, electronic and instant messaging by a motorist while driving. It would not apply when a driver is stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. Violations could lead to a Class C misdemeanor charge and a fine of up to $200.

"The key to this is, a lot of people are being killed because of texting," said Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, author of HB 243. "It's a function of safety and saving people's lives. That's what it's all about."

His bill won preliminary approval, 124-16. Lawmakers who opposed the measure cited privacy and civil liberty concerns.

The House must take one more vote on Friday, and the Senate also must approve the legislation before the statewide ban on texting while driving takes effect on Sept. 1, 2011.

Craddick, a former House speaker, acknowledged that some critics fear that a ban against texting and driving could erode their rights.

But Craddick countered, "Driving is not a right. Driving is a responsibility and a privilege."

Citing research, Craddick said texting while driving is 20 times more dangerous than drunken driving.

Some Texas communities, including San Antonio, already have local ordinances banning the practice. A total of 30 states also have such bans.

The proposed statewide ban against texting is similar to San Antonio's ordinance. However, the statewide measure would allow motorists to read text messages and to send messages while stopped at traffic lights or stop signs - something the San Antonio ordinance prohibits.

Rep. Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio, has pushed a statewide ban on texting while driving for several legislative sessions.

"It's important that the state have a (uniform) standard - just like standard seatbelt laws," Menendez said. "It also makes the state, as a whole, safer."
A texting-while-driving ban also will play an important role in driver education and training for teenage drivers, he said.

"That's the key, because they're the ones who are texting more than anybody," Menendez said.

He and Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, co-sponsored the bill.
Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, cast the only dissenting vote among Bexar County members.

"Basically, I like to see government stay out of people's lives," Larson said. "It's also an issue of enforcement. I don't see how they can adequately enforce that."
Larson also noted that drivers engage in many other types of distractions, such as eating food or applying makeup.

"I don't think we should allow the government to get into our lives to that degree," he said.

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Man Sentenced for Drunk Driving Wreck that Killed Campbell Co. Teacher

Campbell Co., VA - The man who drove drunk and killed a Campbell County teacher now knows how long he will spend behind bars.

Mark Elliott pleaded guilty to aggravated involuntary manslaughter and DUI in January.

On Thursday morning, a judge sentenced him to five years in prison.

In March of last year, Elliott had been drinking when he tried to pass a car on Leesville Road and hit another car head-on.

Hermione Stickle-Womack, 62, was killed. She taught Spanish at Rustburg Middle and High School.

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Students get a lesson on the dangers of drunk driving

Andrew Tipton says he had to learn the hard way.

"When you're there it's the worst feeling in the world," he said.

In high school Tipton lost two of his best friends to a drunk driving accident.

"I couldn't control myself, I lost everything and no one was really supportive of me at the time so it really hurt and was really hard," he recalled.

Now he's using his past to prevent others from going through the same pain.

"Almost everywhere we go, almost every day, there's one student, soldier or one teacher, somebody that will come up to me and say thank you for doing this," he said.

Tipton travels the world with the Save A Life Tour, educating high school students, soldiers and communities about the dangers of drunk driving. Thursday the tour visited Mill River Union High School.

Students tested a drunk driving simulator which acts in many ways like a real car except that an instructor can change the DUI level.

This is the first year the tour visited Rutland, made possible by several community donations, and a large donation from Vermont State troopers who came to help educate. Aside from the simulator, students tried a series of sobriety tests using drunk goggles, and while it may look funny organizers say the hands-on experience helps.

"You can talk about what it's like to be impaired but something like this really shows the kids and they get a real feel for how different it is," Principal Andy Pomeroy said.

"Underage drinking is an issue unfortunately, it's something we work on every day," said Tina Coltey of the Rutland Area Prevention Coalition.

This event comes three weeks after a fatal accident killed two Rutland area high schoolers, one attended Mill River Union his freshman year.

"It's devastating when you're young to lose someone who's a friend of yours," Pomeroy said.

The accident happened on Cold River Road March 18. Police have not confirmed if alcohol was a factor, though it was found on scene.

"It's really bad that tragedy has to open people's eyes, but people learn through consequences," Tipton said.

Tipton knows tragedy all too well. He's hoping Thursday's- tour can steer at least one student in the right direction.

If you'd like to participate in the Save A Life Tour the simulation will be set up Friday at the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland. The tour is aimed at college students but anyone in the community is welcome to attend.

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At Archie's high school, a talk about drinking

There's a MADD Cowboy on the loose at Riverdale High, but that's no reason to panic.
The cowboy in question is Jason Witten, tight end for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. And he's talking about the dangers of underage drinking as part of a Mothers Against Drunk Driving program that appeals not to just Archie, Jughead and the others, but to teenagers and parents in the real world, too.

"The whole idea here is prevention. To prevent kids from drinking," Victor Gorelick, president and editor-in-chief of Archie Comics, told The Associated Press. "But a lot of parents know that this can be a big problem with teenagers, yet they have problems talking to their kids."

So, in a bid to help bridge that gap, MADD contacted Archie Comics about PowerTalk 21, an April 21 national event that seeks to have parents talking to their children about underage drinking.

"One of the things that was discussed was the possibility of doing a story, involving Jason Witten," Gorelick said. "Riverdale is his first stop and that he's going to other schools, too."

And that's what transpires in "Archie Double Digest" No. 217, out this week in comic shops, which opens with prom around the corner and plans for a party with parents out of town.

"We've always tried to keep Archie up with the times," Gorelick said. "The story is not that long - only about eight pages, and it's entertaining, but it gets the message across at the same time."

That message is a frank and open talk about the perils of peer pressure and underage drinking, an issue that MADD CEO Kimberly Earle told AP was crucial in getting to teens and young adults.

"It's been a fantastic partnership and a fantastic way to get the word out," she said of PowerTalk 21, adding they were able to "reach a whole new audience."

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Fairfax man killed in alleged drunk driving crash

A Fairfax County man, driving on Route 1 near Fort Belvoir Monday night, was killed when another car suddenly stuck his and drove him into oncoming traffic, Fairfax police said Tuesday.

The victim was identified as Paul J. Krause, 54, of Glenbarr Court in Fairfax Station.

Police said the other driver was drunk, and after the crash, he allegedly climbed out of the car with a three-year-old boy and ran away. Police arrested the man a short distance away. He was identified as Carlos Sanchez-Ramos, 31, of Grandview Court in the Springfield area.

Sanchez-Ramos was charged with having a blood-alcohol content of between 0.15 and 0.20, which is roughly twice the legal definition of intoxication in Virginia. In addition to his second driving while intoxicated charge within five years, Sanchez-Ramos also was charged with aggravated involuntary manslaughter, driving on an alcohol-related revoked license, child endangerment and two counts of felony hit and run.

Sanchez-Ramos apparently is not in the U.S. legally. A spokesman for the Fairfax County sheriff’s office said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed a detainer on Sanchez-Ramos after he was checked through the federal agency’s Secure Communities program. A spokesman for the immigration agency could not immediately be reached.

Fairfax court records show that Sanchez-Ramos is a native of Honduras. Two sources familiar with the case said he had previously been deported, but ICE officials did not immediately confirm that.

Court records show that in his previous drunk-driving arrest, Sanchez-Ramos also was charged with a blood-alcohol content between 0.15 and 0.20. The breathalyzer sheet shows that Sanchez-Ramos recorded a 0.16 on Nov. 22, 2007.

The charge carries a mandatory minimum five-day jail sentence. But prosecutors agreed to reduce the blood-alcohol content to 0.14, eliminating the jail time.

The three-year-old boy with Sanchez-Ramos was not harmed. It was unclear whether the boy was his son.

Krause was driving a 2010 Ford Fusion north on Richmond Highway near Telegraph Road about 5:22 p.m., Wright said. Police said the driver of a 1994 Honda Civic traveling in the same direction apparently lost control of the Civic and struck the Fusion.

The Fusion then veered into the southbound lanes and was struck head-on by a 2010 Mercedes Benz, police said. Krause was flown to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:44 p.m.

The driver and passenger in the Mercedes, a 77-year-old man and a 73-year-old woman, were taken to a hospital for injuries that are not considered life threatening, police said.

A 31-year-old man who was a passenger in Sanchez-Ramos’s car also received minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. He did not flee the scene, police said.

Court records show that in November 2007, Sanchez-Ramos was charged with drunk driving and driving without a license. Sanchez-Ramos pleaded guilty to both charges in January 2008. He was given a 60-day jail sentence, with all time suspended, a fine of $300 and court costs of $182, a fairly standard sentence in Fairfax for first-time drunk drivers. He was also fined $250, and $11 in court costs, for failing to have a license. He paid the $743 combined total in fines and fees in April 2009.

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UC police urge safe holiday celebrations

UC police urge safe holiday celebrations
Posted: Saturday, March 12, 2011 12:28 am

For many Americans, St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular night out to celebrate with friends and family.

Unfortunately, due to the large volume of impaired drivers, the night out has also become very dangerous.

The Union City Police Department will kick off a “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving” campaign Sunday and it will continue through March 19 — encompassing St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday.

Union City police will conduct sobriety check points from 10 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. March 18 in the vicinity of the National Guard armory on East Reelfoot Avenue and County Marketplace on West Reelfoot Avenue.

“Whether you are meeting a few friends at the local pub after work or attending a local party, if you plan on using alcohol, never drive while impaired — and never let your friends drive if you think they are impaired,” Union City Police Chief Joe Garner said. “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.”

Following these steps, a driver can enjoy a safe St. Patrick’s Day without jeopardizing their life or the lives of others who may be on the road. Tips include:

• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.
• Before drinking, designate a sober driver and give that person your keys.
• If you’re impaired, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation to ensure getting home safely.
• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact local law enforcement.
• If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

On St. Patrick’s Day 2009, 37 percent of the drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or above, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Milwaukee area billboard to target drunk drivers

MILWAUKEE The family and friends of a woman killed by an alleged drunken driver on New Year's morning are trying to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

They plan to unveil a public service message on an electronic billboard Saturday in the Interstate 94 corridor where 34-year-old Corrie Damske, of Wauwatosa, died.

Damske was heading home at 7:15 a.m. after spending the night at a friend's when she was struck head-on by Leopoldo Salas Gayton, an alleged drunk driver going the wrong way on I-94.

The timing of the billboard is targeted at the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. A representative is expected to speak on behalf of the family at the unveiling.

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MADD wants to get tougher on drunken drivers

A drunken driver gets behind the wheel an average of 87 times before he or she is arrested for the first time, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Of those that are convicted of driving drunk, more than half continue to drive on a suspended license.

The Illinois Department of Transportation's Division of Traffic Safety and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers have partnered together to create Operation Report Card, a court monitoring program that works to ensure drunken drivers are prosecuted consistently in Illinois and fewer cases are dismissed.

"This program allows us to follow the adjudication of DUI cases and gather data regarding how they are handled so there is equitable treatment of offenders and victims from county to county," said Trisha Clegg, MADD project manager of the court monitoring program. "We believe increased convictions and consistency in sentencing would significantly thwart the problem of impaired drivers and provide a basis for stronger sentencing of repeat offenders."

The court monitoring program will track defendants from arraignment through the post-conviction process to create a database of facts about the adjudication of drunk driving cases in Illinois. The database will be analyzed and reviewed by a panel of experts and advisors

"Drunk driving is the most frequently committed violent crime in the nation," said Kristi Hosea, a victim services specialist for MADD. "We believe that Illinois' law enforcement are making the stops and writing the tickets, but there is a breakdown in the system somewhere between the street stop and the courthouse. We hope to shed light on this so that the system can be improved and drunk driving can be dramatically reduced in Illinois."

The program already has monitored more than 7,000 drunken driving cases in Illinois and expects to monitor at least three times more cases before a report about how drunken driving cases in Illinois are typically handled in the court system is released.

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MPD targets impaired drivers with federal grant

Madison drivers were urged to stay alert during Super Bowl weekend as the Madison Police Department staffed extra patrols on the lookout for intoxicated drivers Saturday.

As part of a national grant to combat Wisconsin’s infamous drunken driving problem, MPD had a number of extra patrols specifically targeting at-risk drivers during what was expected to be a large partying weekend as the Green Bay Packers traveled to Dallas.

MPD received a $40,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to combat drunk driving throughout 2011, Lt. Tony Bitterman said.

According to a statement from the MPD, the grant is coordinated through the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety.

“[The initiative has] the objective of detecting and apprehending motor vehicle operators who are committing traffic violations and/or who are operating a motor vehicle while impaired,” the statement said.

In addition to the 31 regularly scheduled Saturday night officers, four patrols were paid overtime with grant funding Feb. 5 to specifically patrol for intoxicated drivers, Bitterman said.

The statement said the department supports the “Zero In Wisconsin” campaign, which advocates zero toleration for drunk driving.

“We hope that we are doing a little education in regard to [driving while intoxicated],” Bitterman said. “If we have more officers out there specifically dedicated to apprehending impaired drivers, that should have an effect.”

The department also received grants for speed enforcement, pedestrian right of way laws and bike law enforcement. The municipalities can apply for the grants on a yearly cycle through a written application process, Bitterman said.

Though the amounts of the grants varies from year to year, Bitterman said approximately $4,000 was extended for both the pedestrian and bike law enforcements, and $45,000 was granted for speed enforcement.

Bitterman said the grant cycle runs from October to September. Because the funding was approved in October, Bitterman said the department has sponsored several initiatives through the winter months.

He said the impaired driving initiatives are going to increase as the temperatures get warmer. While only two alcohol initiatives are planned for February, during the warmer months, there may be as many as eight or nine per month.

There will be additional grant-sponsored officers doing primarily alcohol enforcement nearly every weekend throughout the summer, Bitterman said.

MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain said the department receives grants from both the federal and state level to periodically do increased enforcement of impaired drivers.

The next initiative night is Feb. 18.

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