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Georgia: Chatham County Sheriff DUI arrest bookings for June 30th thru July 3, 2017; Thomas Henry Devegter Jr. now facing trial in two states for DUI

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Chatham County Sheriff DUI arrest bookings for July 3, 2017

Georgia State Patrol roadside sobriety field test

 JACKSON, KENNETH LEVAR
Birth Date: 07/26/1979
Race: B  Sex: M
DIN #: X0130328
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 01:34
Arrest #: I100218966
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $12,500.00
Charge(s):
40-6-181 – Speeding – M
40-5-121 – Driving With Suspended Or Revoked License – M
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
42-8-38 – PROBATION VIOLATION (WHEN PROBATION TERMS ARE ALTERED) FOR FINGERPRINTABLE CHARGE – F
HOOK, ROLAND GLENN
Birth Date: 06/15/1961
Race: W  Sex: M
DIN #: X0024086
Arrest Date: 07/01/2017 at 00:00
Arrest #:
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $9,200.00
Charge(s):
40-6-72 – Failure To Stop At Stop Sign – M
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M

Georgia State Patrol motor units

HOBBS, ANTHONY DARRYL
Birth Date: 12/12/1993
Race: B  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707013
Arrest Date: 07/01/2017 at 0258
Arrest #: I100218090
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $9,200.00
Charge(s):
40-6-47 – Driving Wrong Way On One Way Street – M
40-6-391 – Driving Under The Influence – M
HAYWARD, CYNTHIA 
Birth Date: 10/26/1961
Race: B  Sex: F
DIN #: X0144678
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 0019
Arrest #: 170702006
Agency: SAVANNAH PD
Bond: $.00
Charge(s): ALL AROUND FAILURE TO DRIVE LIKE A SANE PERSON
16-10-24 – Obstruction Of An Officer – F
40-6-270 – HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT – M
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
16-11-39 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT – M
40-6-253 – Open Container – M
40-6-240 – Improper Backing – M

 

 

HARBISON, DARRIN Scott
Birth Date: 09/10/1993
Race: W  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707011
Arrest Date: 07/01/2017 at 0307
Arrest #:
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $5,700.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
40-5-20 – No Permit – M
HAMMOND, MATTHEW JORDAN
Birth Date: 04/24/1983
Race: W  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707008
Arrest Date: 07/01/2017 at 00:58
Arrest #: I100190551
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $6,250.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-20 – Disregarding Traffic Control Device – M
40-6-390 – Reckless Driving – M
GRIMES, ASHANTE DANIELLE
Birth Date: 10/14/1992
Race: B  Sex: F
DIN #: P1707037
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 03:48
Arrest #: I100217285
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $5,700.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
40-8-20 – Driving Without Headlights – M

Thomas Henry Devegter Jr. DUI arrest in Indian River County Fla on April 19, 2017, with new DUI arrest in Chatham County Ga July 3, 2017

DEVEGTER, THOMAS HENDRY JR

Birth Date: 01/21/1974
Race: W  Sex: M
DIN #: X0046312
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 0545
Arrest #: 170702025
Agency: PORT WENTWORTH PD
Bond: $3,940.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(2) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS – M
40-6-391 – Driving Under The Influence – M
16-13-32.2 – POSSESSION AND USE OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS – M
40-6-253 – Open Container – M
40-5-20 – No Permit – M
Devegter, Thomas Henry
D.O.B.: Sun, February 17, 1974 (Age at booking: 43 )
Address: 1565 4th Ln Vero Beach, Florida 32962
Race / Sex: White / Male
Hair / Eyes: Blond or Strawberry / Blue
Height / Weight: 6’ 0″ (1.8m) / 222lbs (100.7kg
DAVIS, JOSEPH JR
Birth Date: 04/21/1978
Race: B  Sex: M
DIN #: X0099550
Arrest Date: 06/30/2017 at 16:54
Arrest #: 170630140
Agency: SAVANNAH PD
Bond: $.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-5-121 – Driving With Suspended Or Revoked License – M
42-8-38 – PROBATION VIOLATION (WHEN PROBATION TERMS ARE ALTERED) FOR FINGERPRINTABLE CHARGE – M
CUMMINGS, JANA GRACE
Birth Date: 11/13/1993
Race: W  Sex: F
DIN #: P1707032
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 0000
Arrest #:
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $9,200.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391 – Driving Under The Influence – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M

 

 

COPELAND, DONTERIOUS KEYONTE
Birth Date: 11/05/1995
Race: B  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707010
Arrest Date: 07/01/2017 at 0309
Arrest #:
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $5,700.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
16-10-24 – Obstruction Of An Officer – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
40-6-184 – Impeding Traffic Flow – M
CHILDS, JAUWANZA CORDELL
Birth Date: 01/26/1991
Race: B  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707052
Arrest Date: 07/03/2017 at 01:45
Arrest #:
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $5,700.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-181 – Speeding – M
40-5-121 – Driving With Suspended Or Revoked License – M
CATTERSON, DOMINICK JOHN
Birth Date: 05/25/1994
Race: W  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707001
Arrest Date: 06/30/2017 at 23:13
Arrest #: I100214698
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $4,600.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
CANTU, JAVIER JESUS
Birth Date: 11/10/1993
Race: H  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707036
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 02:57
Arrest #: I100218737
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $11,400.00
Charge(s):
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
40-6-203 – STOP, STAND, PARK IN PROHIBITED SPOT – M
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M

 

 BRYANT, COURTNEY TERRELL
Birth Date: 10/27/1989
Race: B  Sex: M
DIN #: P0704192
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 0402
Arrest #:
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-395(b)(1) – FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER – F
40-6-270 – HIT AND RUN; DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT – M
40-6-181 – Speeding – M
40-6-20 – Disregarding Traffic Control Device – M
40-6-390 – Reckless Driving – M
16-10-24 – Obstruction Of An Officer – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
40-6-40 – Driving On Wrong Side Of Roadway – M
40-5-121 – Driving With Suspended Or Revoked License – M
40-6-46 – Improper Passing – M
40-6-72 (b) – Failure To Stop At Stop Sign – M
BONNER, ERIC DANIEL
Birth Date: 11/19/1979
Race: W  Sex: M
DIN #: P1707030
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 01:00
Arrest #: I100217284
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $5,700.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
40-6-123 – Turning Signals Required On Turns – M
 BENJAMIN, NICOLE COZENA
Birth Date: 04/01/1974
Race: B  Sex: F
DIN #: P1707050
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 23:30
Arrest #: I100217286
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $5,700.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-391(l) – ENDANGERING A CHILD BY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS – M
40-8-76 – Child Safety Restraint Violation – M
40-6-48 – Failure To Maintain Lane – M
40-8-76 – Child Safety Restraint Violation – M
Name: ALFONSO, CRYSTAL JOHNSON
Birth Date: 05/11/1980
Race: W  Sex: F
DIN #: P1601237
Arrest Date: 07/02/2017 at 01:25
Arrest #:
Agency: GSP SAVANNAH
Bond: $5,700.00
Charge(s):
40-6-391(a)(1) – DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
40-6-241 – Failure To Exercise Due Care – M
40-6-203(K) – Stopping, Standing Or Parking – M

Washington: Double trailer rig driver Michael Buterbaugh smashed into Subaru on I-5; Edward Chambers dead; DUI suspected

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I 5 blocked new Lewis Thurston County line for crash

Double trailer rig driver Michael Buterbaugh smashed into Subaru on I-5; Edward Chambers dead; DUI homicide charged

07/03/2017 — Washington State Patrol reports that on July 2, 2017, at 11: 46 pm, a tractor-trailer struck a 1993 Subaru while northbound on Interstate 5 at Exit 216 Avenue in Thurston County, Wa., resulting in the death of the driver of the car. Edward P. Chambers, 80, was using his seatbelt when his vehicle was hit by a Peterbilt tractor and double trailer operated by Michael L. Buterbaugh, 36, of Yelm, Wa., causing the car to go out of control and land in a ditch.

Chambers was pronounced dead by the Tacoma County Medical Examiner. His passenger, Scott R. Anderson, 19, of Hillsborough, Ore., was treated and released from St. Peter Hospital.

The investigation is pending as well as charges, Washington State Patrol Trooper S. Jones stated that alcohol and or drugs are involved in the crash.

Trooper Brooke Bova sent a Tweet at 1:34 a.m. that the truck driver was in custody for vehicular homicide.

The driver had pulled to the shoulder of the road after the passenger in his vehicle reported that the car was overheating, troopers with the Washington State Patrol say.

Tennessee: Shelby County Sheriff DUI arrest bookings for July 3, 2017

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Tennessee Highway Patrol

Shelby County Sheriff DUI arrest bookings for July 3, 2017

Patrick Roberson DUI Shelby County Tenn July 2, 2017

Melinda Haisch DUI Shelby County Tenn Sheriff jail booking July 3, 2017

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Jamie Webb sent to prison for 14 years for DUI murder of Michael Collins

 

In one moment your decision changes lives. Decatur High School (Federal Way, WA) students Nicholas Hodgins and Derek King were killed alongside I-5 when a driver made the decision to drive drunk. They would have graduated in three days.

NOTICE: This database of the DWI Hit Parade is a great FREE resource for credit managers, law enforcement and background investigations for private sector as well as government screenings of prospective employees. Those who are impaired are advised not to drive after ingesting drugs or alcohol as doing so and being arrested can cause serious negative experiences for obtaining employment…and could kill someone. If your name appears on this site and you believe you have proper cause to have it removed, provide such information to staff@clean-search.com to determine eligibility for complete removal from this listing.
If you have killed someone and been convicted of being responsible for that death while operating impaired, don’t bother. The engravings of the names of victims of impaired drivers are forever on grave markers.

Louisiana: DOUBLE DOWN ON DWI DUMB John Roath busted for his fourth DWI after arriving on scene of Larry Fontenot Jr’s second DWI

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DOUBLE DOWN ON DWI DUMB
John Roath busted for his fourth DWI after arriving on scene of Larry Fontenot Jr’s second DWI

Larry Fontenot Jr charged with 2nd DWI by Lafourche Parish Sheriff La. July 2, 2017

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of two Thibodaux men for DWI on Sunday, July 2. Larry Fontenot Jr., 55, was charged with a second offense, while John Roath, 65,  was charged with his fourth.

At around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, deputies responded to a single vehicle on crash on Erika Drive in Thibodaux. Through investigation, deputies learned the driver, Larry Fontenot Jr., had crashed his truck into a ditch.

POLICE REPORT that upon making contact with Fontenot, deputies detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and Fontenot admitted to having consumed alcohol prior to driving. Fontenot performed poorly on a field sobriety test, and a breathalyzer test showed him to have a blood alcohol content of .175g%. He was placed under arrest for DWI (2nd Offense).

John Roath 4th offense DWI July 2, 2017 Lafourche Parish Sheriff La

While conducting the investigation, another truck pulled up to the scene. Deputies made contact with the driver and identified him as John Roath. He also had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, and deputies learned he had arrived to assist Fontenot in pulling his truck out of the ditch. Roath was unable to complete a field sobriety test, but a breathalyzer test showed him to have a blood alcohol content of .113g%. Roath’s criminal history showed three prior DWI convictions. Additionally, deputies found his license was currently suspended, and he did not have a valid registration for his vehicle.

Both Fontenot and Roath were transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux. Fontenot was booked with DWI (2nd Offense), and his bond is set at $1,000. Roath was booked with DWI (4th Offense), Driving under suspension, and no vehicle registration. His bond is set at $50,600. If convicted, Roath would face up to 30 years in prison with a 10-year minimum sentence, including two years without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence.

Maryland: Calvert County CORNPONE BOZOS Duran and Snider were outstanding in a field; these farmers were raising hell with booze and drugs until they flipped their wheels; LIVE PD clip

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Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans reports DWI arrests for July 5, 2017

CORNPONE BOZOS Duran and Snider were outstanding in a field; these farmers were raising hell with booze and drugs until they flipped their wheels

David Snider charged with possession of drugs Calvert Sheriff May 16, 2017

Zachary Duran DWI and drugs Calvert Sheriff May 16, 2017

HUNTINGTOWN, MD. Calvert Sheriff Mike Evans reports that on May 16, 2017, at approximately 2:30 pm, Deputy N. Buckler responded to the area of Ponds Wood/Hardesty Road for the report of an auto accident.  Upon arrival, he observed a pickup truck lying on its’ side in a field, with the occupants and multiple witnesses to the accident standing outside the vehicle.  He spoke with the driver, Zachary Duran, 27, of Prince Frederick, and passenger, David Snider, 26, of Owings, who confirmed they were not injured and refused medical treatment.  After confronting the subjects about a bag they tossed into the woods, Deputy Buckler located a small fabric bag containing marijuana and multiple pills (Morphine and Temazepam). He also located a set of nunchucks jammed in between the driver’s seat and the center console. The driver, Duran, had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath and had lethargic and slurred speech.  Duran was arrested and charged with DUI, DWI, Possession of CDS (Morphine), Obstructing and Hindering and a Concealed Dangerous Weapon (nunchucks).  Snider was arrested for Possession of CDS (Morphine).

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West Virginia: Rebecca Robey charged with DUI for killing Ronnie Dale Davis

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Rebecca Robey charged with DUI for killing Ronnie Dale Davis

From The Exponent Telegram

Rebecca Roby of Lumbertport, W Va charged with DUI death of Ronnie Dale Davis in Harrison County W VA June 30, 2017 (2)

LUMBERPORT, WEST VIRGINIA — July 3, 2017 — The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the man killed as the result of a single-vehicle rollover on Cambria Road Friday night.

Ronnie Dale Davis, 48, was killed during the wreck and pronounced dead at the scene, Harrison County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Scott Lattea said.

Rebecca Robey, 34, of Lumberport has been charged with DUI with death, Lattea said.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate the incident, Lattea said. More

 

Fatal wreck on Cambia Road Lumberton W V  WValways.com


California: Vincent Reyes-Rothenberg and Lorenzo Reyes killed by DUI driver, dangerous criminal, and ex-con Lemuel Wilson

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Vincent Reyes-Rothenberg and Lorenzo Reyes killed by DUI driver, dangerous criminal, and ex-con Lemuel Wilson

Boys killed by DUI criminal Lemuel Wilson Jr. Contra Costa County Calif.

FROM KRON

The Contra Costa County DA has charged Wilson with five counts in the crash where the Reyes boys died. He is also facing two counts of murder, leaving the scene, and driving under the influence causing injury with a prior DUI offense.

From KRON

CONCORD (BCN) — Two young brothers from San Pablo who died in a hit-and-run crash on state Highway 4 in Concord on Friday night have been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner’s office as 5-year-old Vincent Reyes-Rothenberg and 10-year-old Lorenzo Reyes.

The boys were in a gray 2006 Dodge Durango that was traveling on the on-ramp from Solano Way to westbound Highway 4 around 10:55 p.m. Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

At the same time, a silver 2004 Infiniti sedan was traveling west on Highway 4 and took the Solano Way off-ramp, which is adjacent to the on-ramp, but drove off the off-ramp and slammed into the left rear side of the Dodge, CHP officials said.

Lemuel Sirvonn Wilson Jr. killed two kids in DUI crash, maimed a baby June 30, 2017

The collision caused the boys to be ejected from the Dodge, which was pushed to the edge of the on-ramp, while the Infiniti crashed through a fence and stopped just feet from the door of a nearby Kinder’s Restaurant, according to the CHP.

The two boys were pronounced dead at the scene while a third child, a 3-month-old boy, identified as Luciano Reyes, restrained in a car seat, suffered major injuries and was taken to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.

He remains at the hospital in critical condition Monday, CHP Officer Brandon Correia said.

The boys’ 35-year-old mother also suffered major injuries and was taken to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, but was released to go home with family Sunday night, Correia said.

Witnesses said the Infiniti driver, identified based on evidence and witness testimony at the scene as Lemuel Sirvonn Wilson Jr., 35, fled the scene and ran across the highway.

Officers notified all regional hospitals of Wilson’s identity in case he showed up for t the eatment of injuries from the crash, and he ended up coming to Highland Hospital in Oakland to seek care, Correia said.  MORE

 

Indiana State Police Report Texting and Driving and Drinking = JAIL for Leanna Murphy

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Indiana Highway Patrol cruiser

Indiana State Police Report Texting and Driving and Drinking = JAIL for Leanna Murphy

Leanna Murphy, 32 0f Walton, Kentucky, DWI texting Indiana State Police July 8, 2017 (2)

Jasper County- 07/08/2017 — Indiana State Police report that a Kentucky woman found out on July 8, 2017, that when you text and drive and drink you end up in one place and that’s jail.

Trooper Zachary Beaver responded to a single vehicle crash on I-65 northbound at the 201-mile marker (this is four miles south of the Remington/Rensselaer exit) at approximately 7:20 a.m., this Saturday, July 08, 2017, morning.  Beaver located a 2008 Mazda, driven by a Leanna Murphy, 32 0f Walton, Kentucky, that had hit the cable barrier in the median at that location.  Preliminary investigation revealed that Murphy stated she had been texting and driving when she realized her car had drifted off from the left lane, she overcorrected, swerved, and went off the roadway to the west hitting the median cable barrier.

Further investigation by Trooper Beaver showed that Murphy had also been drinking/impaired.  Murphy tested a .22% Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) almost three times over the legal limit (.08% B.A.C.) in Indiana.

Murphy was taken to the Jasper County Jail in Rensselaer where she was incarcerated and charged with:

·         Unsafe lane Movement-infraction

·         Operating While Intoxicated-Class A Misdemeanor

Wyoming: Veteran DUI driver Rudy Isla-Mejico faces long stretch in prison for DUI fatal, killed Bob Arndt

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Veteran DUI driver Rudy Isla-Mejico faces long stretch in prison for DUI fatal, killed Bob Arndt

From Jackson Hole News & Guide

Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico, 41, of Driggs, Idaho DUI aggravated vehicular homicide July 1, 2017, Teton County Sheriff WY

The man police say was driving drunk and hit and killed 53-year-old Jackson resident Bob Arndt appeared in Teton County Circuit Court again Thursday afternoon.

Judge James Radda told Rudy Isla-Mejico, 41, to hire his own attorney before next Thursday when his preliminary hearing is scheduled to take place.

“I encourage you to hire an attorney before that date,” Radda said. “You can always requalify for the public defender. But based on what you testified on Monday, you don’t qualify.”

When asked if he would be able to hire an attorney, Isla-Mejico said yes.

“Pretty soon,” Isla-Mejico said in court through a translator. “I had an interview with my attorney this morning. I don’t know when exactly he’s going to come into court but I’ll talk to him.”

Isla-Mejico was charged with vehicular homicide June 30 after the Dodge pickup he was driving collided head-on with Arndt’s car, police said.

“Isla-Mejico stated he had consumed two beers,” court documents state. “Deputy [Bradley] Goering noted that Isla-Mejico’s eyes were red and that he swayed while standing.”

Investigators found open containers of tequila and beer in his truck, according to documents.

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Robert “Bob” Arndt, 53, was killed by repeat offender DUI driver Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico on June 30, 2017

 Robert “Bob” Arndt, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene

From Planet Jackson Hole

JACKSON HOLE, WY – The investigation into the collision that killed Robert (Bob) Sumner Arndt is ongoing, but many are already feeling his absence.

“He had so much promise, so much left to give. It feels like such a loss to our community,” said friend Andy Heffron, a local farmer.

Arndt was involved in a head-on collision while driving east on Highway 22 Friday night. His Porsche was hit by the driver of a pickup headed west reportedly driving in the wrong lane without headlights.

Wyoming Highway Patrol identified Rudy Isla-Mejico, of Driggs, Idaho, as the driver of the pickup. He is being held in Teton County jail on two felony charges, aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated assault and battery, and four misdemeanors including open container, driving without headlights and driving in the wrong lane. A vehicular homicide charge, state trooper Justin Gardner explained, determines that the drivers’ actions “caused the death of another person.”

“Him being drunk, driving down the road with his headlights off, had he not done that the other person would probably be alive today,” Gardner said.   MORE

Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the scene at 2:12 a.m.

They determined a 2007 sport utility vehicle was traveling eastbound on Wyoming Highway 22 behind a Porche driven by Arndt.

A pickup, without its headlights on, was traveling west in the eastbound lane of the highway.

Arndt did not see the pickup and a head-on collision occurred.

After the collision, the pickup began sliding off the south shoulder of the highway.

The SUV driver tried to take evasive action and turn his vehicle to the right but collided with the passenger side of the pickup.

Troopers identified the pickup driver as Rudy Isla-Mejico. He was arrested and is facing criminal charges for driving while under the influence and aggravated vehicular homicide.

Idaho Courts Case History

Cases for:   Isla-mejico, Rudy H ( for Isla-Mejico, Rudy Henry)
Blaine County, Idaho
27  Cases Found.
The State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2011-0004849  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
12/16/2011 Original: I18-8001(3) {M} Driving Without Privileges
Amended: I18-8001(4) {M}{2} Driving Without Privileges-(Second Offense)
Officer:  RODRIGUEZ(BMO), R, 5000
29255 Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 04/25/2012
Fines/fees: $402.50
Jail: 180 days
Suspended Jail: 160 days
Credited time (Yes): 4 days
12/16/2011 I49-331(1) Drivers License-Possession of Mutilated, Altered or Revoked, etc.
Officer:  RODRIGUEZ(BMO), R, 5000
29255 Misdemeanor Finding: Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
Disposition date: 04/25/2012
Fines/fees: $0.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2011-0001845  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
05/05/2011 I18-8001(3) {M} Driving Without Privileges
Officer:  ATIENZA (BCS) K21,, 1000
23133 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 07/25/2011
Fines/fees: $408.50
Jail: 90 days
Suspended Jail: 88 days

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2010-0004154  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
10/30/2010 I18-8004 {M} Driving Under the Influence
Officer:  ATIENZA(KPD-21), Tony, 3000
23444 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 01/10/2011
Fines/fees: $1,264.50
Jail: 180 days
Suspended Jail: 175 days
Credited time (Yes): 1 day
10/30/2010 I23-505 Alcoholic Beverage-Unlawful Transport or Open Container Violation
Officer:  ATIENZA(KPD-21), Tony, 3000
23444 Misdemeanor Finding: Dismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
Disposition date: 01/10/2011
Fines/fees: $0.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2007-0002706  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
08/23/2007 I49-673 Safety Restraint-fail To Use
Officer:  IDAHO STATE POLICE,, 6000
1309379 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 09/19/2007
Fines/fees: $10.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2007-0001514  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
05/17/2007 I49-1232 Insurance-fail To Provide Proof Of Insurance 
Officer:  PHARIS, Shelly, 2000
23549 Infraction Finding: Dismissed By Prosecutor
Disposition date: 05/24/2007
Fines/fees: $0.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2006-0002825  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
08/12/2006 Original: I49-1301 Accident-fail Stop Damage Accident/leave Scene
Amended: I49-1304 Accident-fail Notify Upon Striking Fixtures On Hwy
Officer:  Osterhout, Scott BMO, 5000
3884 Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
Finding: Case Type Transfer
Disposition date: 11/28/2006
Fines/fees: $224.50
Jail: 10 days
Suspended Jail: 10 days

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2005-0003509  Magistrate  Judge: Mark Ingram  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
12/07/2005 I49-1428 Insurance-operate Mv Without Liability Insurance
Officer:  Taylor (bcs-156), Ron, 1000
21671 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 01/09/2006
Fines/fees: $116.50

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2004-0000056  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
12/31/2003 I49-1232 Insurance-fail To Provide Proof Of Insurance
Officer:  DANILSON-kpd-k3, Forrest, 3000
16018 Infraction Finding: Dismissed By Prosecutor
Disposition date: 01/16/2004
Fines/fees: $0.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2003-0014680  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
04/13/2003 I18-7034 Unlawful Entry
Officer:  OLSEN Svpd4300, TRAVIS, 4000
45648 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 05/05/2003
Fines/fees: $213.50
Jail: 6 months
Suspended Jail: 26 days, 5 months

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2003-0014377  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
01/10/2003 Original: I18-8001 Driving Without Privileges
Amended: I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  KASSNER-kpd-1, DAVE, 3000
16091 Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 04/25/2003
Fines/fees: $132.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2002-0016217  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
05/03/2002 I49-1232 Insurance-fail To Provide Proof Of Insurance
Officer:  CORNELSON (k-11), Justin, 3000
17551 Infraction Finding: Dismissed By Court
Disposition date: 05/13/2002
Fines/fees: $0.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2002-0016864  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
02/26/2002 I49-657 Speed-exceed Construction Danger Zone Speed Limit
Officer:  FRUEHLING-BCS(151), WILL, 1000
19474 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 03/11/2002
Fines/fees: $82.50

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2000-0011302  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
09/10/2000 I18-8004 {M} Driving Under The Influence 
Officer:  Smyth (bmo 3300), Scott, 5000
9452 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 01/26/2001
Fines/fees: $578.50
Jail: 6 months
Suspended Jail: 23 days, 5 months

In The Matter Of The Suspension Of The Drivers License Of Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico , Subject
Case: CV-2000-0002271 Magistrate  Filed: 09/15/2000  Subtype: BAC Drivers License Suspension  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Status: Closed  10/10/2000
Subjects: Isla-Mejico, Rudy Henry

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2000-0014123  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
08/16/2000 I49-654(2) Speed-exceed Maximum Speed Limit
Officer:  Lykins/kpd,, 3000
13863 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 09/01/2000
Fines/fees: $53.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2000-0010758  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
05/09/2000 Original: I18-8001 {M} Driving Without Privileges
Amended: I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  BELLEVUE MARSHALL,, 5000
9752 Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 11/17/2000
Fines/fees: $0.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2000-0012348  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
05/09/2000 I49-654(2) Speed-exceed Maximum Speed Limit
Officer:  England (bmo 3200), Steve, 5000
9751 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 05/19/2000
Fines/fees: $53.00
05/09/2000 I49-1428 Insurance-operate Mv Without Liability Insurance
Officer:  England (bmo 3200), Steve, 5000
9751 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 05/19/2000
Fines/fees: $107.50

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2000-0010394  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
02/18/2000 Original: I18-8001 {M} Driving Without Privileges
Amended: I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  CORNELSON (k-11), Justin, 3000
12717 Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 05/23/2000
Fines/fees: $456.00
02/18/2000 Original: I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Amended: I49-316 Drivers License-fail To Carry On Person
Officer:  CORNELSON (k-11), Justin, 3000
12717 Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 05/23/2000
Fines/fees: $63.50

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-2000-0012743  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
02/18/2000 I49-1232 Insurance-fail To Provide Proof Of Insurance
Officer:  CORNELSON (k-11), Justin, 3000
12718 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 06/02/2000
Fines/fees: $107.50

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1999-0012779  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
12/26/1999 I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  Santucci-hpd/103, Ron, 2000
12113 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 01/14/2000
Fines/fees: $132.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1999-0014946  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
11/25/1999 I49-1229 Insurance-fail To Maintain Liability Insurance
Officer:  Halverson-bcs/255, Greg, 1000
17160 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 12/03/1999
Fines/fees: $107.50

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1999-0014860  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
11/25/1999 I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  Halverson-bcs/255, Greg, 1000
17059 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 12/03/1999
Fines/fees: $132.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1999-0014747  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
11/16/1999 I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  Gregg (bcs-162), Rod, 1000
16860 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 11/23/1999
Fines/fees: $132.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1999-0014742  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
10/11/1999 I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  Gregg (bcs-162), Rod, 1000
16853 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 10/15/1999
Fines/fees: $132.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1999-0014741  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
10/11/1999 I49-654(2) Speed-exceed Maximum Speed Limit
Officer:  Gregg (bcs-162), Rod, 1000
16852 Infraction Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 10/21/1999
Fines/fees: $53.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1998-0007634  Magistrate  Judge: R. Ted Israel  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
04/07/1998 I36-901 Fish-unlawful Method,means,place,time,amt,possess
Officer:  OLSON, Roger, 7000
17474 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 04/20/1998
Fines/fees: $97.00

State of Idaho vs. Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico
No hearings scheduled
Case: CR-1997-0011945  Magistrate  Judge: Magistrate Court Clerk  Amount due: $0.00 Closed
Charges: Violation Date Charge Citation Degree Disposition
12/25/1997 I49-301 Drivers License-fail To Purchase/invalid
Officer:  MILLER(bsc-160), CURTIS, 1000
13934 Misdemeanor Finding: Guilty
Disposition date: 01/08/1998
Fines/fees: $132.00

Teton County Sheriff DUI arrests for July 8, 2017

Hannah Faye Guear, 37, of Jackson, Wyoming DUI arrested June 20, 2017, Teton County Sheriff

Rudy Henry Isla-Mejico, 41, of Driggs, Idaho DUI aggravated vehicular homicide July 1, 2017, Teton County Sheriff WY

CORY JAMES ROGAN, 25, of Jackson, Wyoming, DUI Teton County Sheriff arrested July 5, 2017

 

Virginia: Simon Pedro Urbino-Vasquez charged with DUI manslaughter after slaughtering his passenger in overnight booze cruise

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Simon Pedro Urbino-Vasquez charged with DUI manslaughter after slaughtering his passenger in overnight booze cruise

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Saturday, July 8, 2017, in the 300 block of S. Henry Street.

At approximately 3:11 a.m., police responded to the area for a single vehicle crash. Initial investigation indicates Simon Pedro Urbino-Vasquez, a 27-year-old Fairfax County resident, was driving southbound on S. Henry Street when he lost control of his vehicle. The driver of the vehicle had minor injuries and refused medical treatment. Two passengers were also in the vehicle. A 24-year-old Fairfax County resident was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and a 24-year-old Silver Spring, Md. resident died from injuries on scene. The name of the deceased will not be released until next of kin have been notified.

The driver, Urbino-Vasquez, has been charged with Vehicular Manslaughter (DUI related) and is being held without bond.

Members of the Criminal Investigations Section and Crash Reconstruction Team are investigating the collision. The investigation is ongoing. Alexandria Police ask that witnesses or people with information regarding this incident contact Detective Loren King at 703.746.6689.

Maryland: State Police Salisbury Barrack DUI Arrests June 30, 2017, thru July 7, 2017

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Officer Noah Leotta Memorial Sobriety Checkpoint on 121615 on Rt. 228 Waldorf Md.

 

 

 

Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack DUI Arrests June 30, 2017, thru July 7, 2017

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operation of the bike

Raymond Stanley Holliday, 46, of 720 Dennis Street, Salisbury, Md., was charged with DUI by Trooper Lane while operating a bicycle on Delaware Ave. at Isabella Street in Salisbury on June 30, 2017, at 11:12 pm. Holliday was also charged with negligent and careless operation of the bike and driving it without lights or reflectors.

Charles Allen Vance, 41, of Salisbury, MD

Caleb Kyudae Cho, 23, of Salisbury, MD

John Wilson Sterrett, 22, of 5932 Dunbar Terrace, Salisbury, Md., charged by Maryland State Trooper Frock while Sterrett was westbound on Rt. 50 at Walston Switch Road on July 2, 2017, at 7:16 pm. Sterrett was also charged with reckless driving, driving the wrong way on a one-way street, failing to obey a traffic signal along with other traffic violations.  An additional criminal charge of possession of a drug other than marijuana was also placed against Sterrett by Trooper Frock.

Sterrett was arrested by Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy Jennifer Hall on June 4, 2013, and charged with DUI. On Aug. 12, 2013, in a plea deal with the Worcester County States Attorney, Sterrett entered a guilty plea in return for a verdict of Probation Before Judgement.  THE DEAL: No time and a $400 fine.

Gary R. Gary, 50, of Pittsville, MD

Thaddeus Hackett Jr., 48, of Salisbury, MD

Sobriety Checkpoint on Rt. 228 Waldorf officers stack in a dozen vehicle into stop lane at a time. 121615

Type of Incident: Sobriety Checkpoint

Date and Time: 7/21/2017 at 2130 hours

Location: Capitol Heights, Maryland

Narrative:  Troopers from the Maryland State Police and officers from the Capitol Heights Police Department will conducting a joint DUI checkpoint on the above-listed date with the primary purpose of educating the motoring public in Prince George’s County about the dangers of impaired driving.  During the checkpoint, law enforcement personnel will be attempting to detect and apprehend violators of Maryland’s impaired driving laws.  The goal of this DUI checkpoint is to reduce the number of alcohol-related collisions occurring in Capitol Heights, Prince George’s County.

California: Score two dead for Servando Lopez Garcia now charged with DUI in killing Adrianna Chavez and Alejandro Chavez; was already ordered to use ignition interlock from prior DUI

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Tulare boy killed by DUI driver. Photo courtesy of Visalia Times-Delta

 

 

Score two dead for Servando Lopez Garcia now charged with DUI in killing Adrianna Chavez and Alejandro Chavez; was already ordered to use ignition interlock from prior DUI

From Visalia Times-Delta

A 21-year-old Orosi woman involved in a DUI-related collision has died after spending nearly a week in the hospital fighting for her life.

Servando Lopez Garcia was arrested Saturday, July 8, 2017, as a suspect in a collision that killed a 13-year-old boy, Tulare police said. TULARE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Tulare police were called Saturday afternoon to Cartmill Avenue and Hillman Street after reports of a three-car collision.

When officers arrived, they found a Nissan Altima with two people seriously injured inside. Adrianna Chavez, 21, and Alejandro Chavez, 13, both of Orosi, were rushed to the hospital.

Alejandro later died from his injuries.

Police believe Servando Lopez Garcia, 49, of Visalia, was driving under the influence when he slammed into the Altima.

Garcia was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence causing injury, failure to have an ignition interlock device, and driving on a suspended license.

Garcia, who had a previous DUI, is expected back in court on Wednesday. MORE

California: Pothead driver Julio Ornelas busted for DUI – drugs after running red light and crashing into a Dodge; has prior DUI pending

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Pothead driver Julio Ornelas busted for DUI – drugs after running red light and crashing into a Dodge; has prior DUI pending

Julio Ornelas, DUI drugs ran a red light July 12, 2017 has current DUI case pending, charged by Perris Police.

Perris, Calif.  Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. Sgt. Strang reports that officers from the Perris Police Department responded to a traffic collision near the 100 block of 4th St. on Wednesday late afternoon. 20-year-old Perris resident, Julio Ornelas, drove his Honda Civic east bound 4th St. through a red light and collided into a Dodge Journey. Ornelas was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of the collision and was arrested for DUI drug. Ornelas also has a separate case pending for DUI. Ornelas was transported to a local hospital where he was medically cleared prior to being booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems.  A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent).  Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-the-counter – drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment affects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP)Opens in New Window California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life-saving role.  They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

The cost of a ride home is cheap, nothing compared to a $10,000 DUI conviction and the ‘inconvenience’ of not driving your own car home is nothing compared to the inconvenience of spending time behind bars.

Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to call Deputy Kiebach at the Perris Sheriff’s Station, (951) 210-1000.


Pennsylvania: Judge rules DUI driver Carlos Garcia convicted of killing Kaitlyn Berry in crash, cannot withdraw guilty plea

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Judge rules DUI driver Carlos Garcia convicted of killing Kaitlyn Berry in crash, cannot withdraw guilty plea

Carlos R. Garcia, now 36, is serving 19¼ to 38 years for causing a Feb. 22, 2014, crash just outside Lancaster city that killed 24-year-old Kaitlyn Berry

From Lancaster County District Attorney:
An inmate’s latest request for relief from a prison sentence for driving drunk during a 2014 fatal crash was denied by a state appeals court.

An inmate’s latest request for relief from a prison sentence for driving drunk during a 2014 fatal crash was denied by a state appeals court.

Carlos R. Garcia, now 36, is serving 19¼ to 38 years for causing a Feb. 22, 2014, crash just outside Lancaster city that killed 24-year-old Kaitlyn Berry and seriously injured her mother.

Garcia, who pleaded guilty that same year, filed a request to withdraw the plea, arguing he did not realize a judge could order consecutive sentences on the charges.

Garcia also argued his attorney misrepresented what the potential sentence could be.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently denied the request, finding that Garcia was aware the charges could be sentenced consecutively.

Specifically, Garcia signed paperwork regarding that and was told he faced a potential, maximum 53-year term.

Regarding Garcia’s second claim, the high court found, his attorney mentioned potential sentence terms, but Garcia was aware the sentence was fully up to the judge.

Assistant District Attorney Christine L. Wilson prosecuted the case.

Garcia’s blood-alcohol level was .144 percent shortly after the crash, and he was driving on a suspended license from a prior DUI. The legal limit for drivers in Pennsylvania is .08 percent.

Berry was killed; her mother, Lisa Stamper, was seriously hurt.

Garcia’s 7-year-old son was a passenger in his vehicle when he veered into and struck Stamper’s vehicle nearly head-on in the 1300 block of East King Street.

Manheim Township police filed charges because the crash happened in Lancaster Township.

Kentucky: DUI driver killed when he slammed into Lexington firehouse

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DUI driver killed when he slammed into Lexington firehouse

From WKYT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Lexington police are investigating a deadly crash that damaged a Lexington Fire Station.

The crash happened Tuesday night, just before midnight, on East Maxwell Street at Woodland Avenue.

Lexington police said it appears the driver of a truck ran a red light and hit a car that was stopped at the light.

The crash pushed the car into Lexington Fire Station #5, causing some minor damage to the building.

Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said the driver of the truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. He said it appears alcohol was a factor.

Two people in the car were not injured.

The intersection reopened around 4 a.m.

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Rhode Island: Kelsie Teribury was DUI when she took her child for a midnight trip to Taco Bell, says Coventry Police

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Kelsie Teribury was DUI when she took her child for a midnight trip ON THE WILD SIDE, says Coventry Police, gave phony name to officer

MIDNIGHT BOOZE CRUISE
WITH HER KID TO TACO BELL

Kelsie Teribury, 25, charged by Coventry Police with DUI at Taco Bell with child in car 3rd offense DWS

COVENTRY, RHODE ISLAND — Kelsie Teribury, 25-year-old from Coventry was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence, Driving with a suspended License 3rd Offense and Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty.

At about 1:00 AM this morning, July 15th, the Coventry Police received a phone call that there was a female operating a vehicle at the drive-thru of Taco Bell, 784 Tiogue Ave, who appeared to be under the influence.

Patrol units responded to the area and located the vehicle as it was exiting the drive-thru. Officers stopped the vehicle in the parking lot where they then made contact with the female operator who identified herself as, Kayla Teribury. During the investigation, it was found that the female’s true identity was Kelsie Teribury.

Officers also found there was a seven-year-old child in the vehicle. DCYF was notified and a family member responded to the scene to pick up the child.

Teribury was held at the ACI as a Probation violator.

Georgia: Aaron Carter spoke too soon, bragged on video he didn’t have any DUI’s, “you won’t catch me get any DUI’s”; two days later he got a DUI

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Aaron Carter arrest in Habersham Ga. on July 15, 2017, for DUI and drugs. Photo courtesy of TMZ

 

Aaron Carter spoke too soon, bragged on video he didn’t have any DUI’s, “you won’t catch me get any DUI’s”; two days later he got a DUI

From TMZ

Aaron Carter‘s threatening to go after cops for his DUI refusal arrest because he’s adamant they never saw him behind the wheel … and believes they had no right to arrest him.

Sources close to Aaron tell TMZ … the singer wants to sue over his weekend bust in Cornelia, Georgia where he refused a breathalyzer and testing of his blood and urine to determine if he was intoxicated.

TMZ’s obtained photos of the moment Habersham County deputies searched through Aaron and his girlfriend’s belongings in an AutoZone parking lot. Aaron says he was targeted because of his celebrity.  MORE

Name: CARTER, AARON CHARLES Status: RELEASED
  Sex: M Height: 511 Weight: 120
  Address: PORT RICHEY, FL
  Arrest Date: 07/16/2017 Days In Jail: 2 Total Bond: 4610.00
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1 40-6-391 DUI M STATE COURT
17MW1984M 1 16-13-2 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LESS THAN ONE OUNCE M STATE COURT
17MW1985M 1 16-13-32.2 POSESSION OF DRUG RELATED OBJECTS M STATE COURT

Habersham County Sheriff patrol unit

Virginia: Prince William County Police DWI arrests for June 6, 2017 thru July 6, 2017

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Prince William County Police DWI arrests for June 6, 2017 thru July 6, 2017

ALVAREZ, DAVID ALBERTO 06/06/2017 00:00:00 M 23, 8505 LAGUNA CT ALEXANDRIA, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D, 18.2-250.1 – – DRUGS: POSSESS MARIJUANA, 2+ OFF – 35A, 54.1-3466 – – PARAPHERNALIA: UNAUTHORIZED

HALPRIN, JEFFERY ANDREW, 06/07/2017, 00:00:00 M, 49, 1662 DEVIL LN WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

MALDONADO MEJIA, MARCO  06/07/2017 00:00:00, M, 21, 14803 ALABAMA AVE WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

HOPSON, THOMAS ISAIAH 06/08/2017 00:00:00 M 33, 14508 EDDY CT CENTREVILLE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

JOHNSON, LANDRY JOSEPH 06/08/2017 00:00:00 M 37, 1704 OLD MILL CT ALEXANDRIA, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D, 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 2 OFF – 90Z, 18.2-323.1 – – DRINKING WHILE DRIVING / OPEN CONTAINER- 90G

GORMAN, STEPHANIE A 06/09/2017 00:00:00 F 49, 658 SAN JUAN CT, LUSBY, MD 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z, 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D, 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D, 18.2-388 – 16-14 – PROFANE SWEARING OR INTOXICATION IN PUBLIC – 90E

MCCLELLAN, REBECCA A 06/09/2017, 00:00:00 F, 62, 18990 POSSUM POINT RD DUMFRIES, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y 90D

18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 2 OFF – 90Z

RUBIO-MEJIA, JOSE ALEXIS 06/09/2017 00:00:00 M, 24, 1519 FLORIDA AVE WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

 

AMON, CURTIS ANDREW 06/10/2017, 00:00:00 M, 51, 905 BROAD OAKS DR HERNDON, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 4+ OFF W/IN 10Y – 90D 46.2-391(D)(3) – – LIC REVOKED(DWI/MANSL): DR W/O LICENSE, 2+ OFF –

MORGAN, JEFFREY SCOTT 06/10/2017, 00:00:00, M, 51, 11201 GRIFFITH WAY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

POLANCO RODRIGUEZ, FROILAN ANTONIO 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 38 9805 BUCKNER RD MANASSAS, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D

POLANCO RODRIGUEZ, FROILAN ANTONIO,06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 38 9805 BUCKNER RD MANASSAS, VA 18.2-272(A) – – DRIVING W/SUSPENDED LICENSE DWI: 3RD IN 10YRS

RODRIGUEZ ESCOGIDO, JUAN JESUS 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 24 14509 BRANIFF CIR CHANTILLY, VA 46.2-894 – – HIT AND RUN: ATTENDED PROPERTY DAMAGE GREATER $1000 – 90Z, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D, 46.2-300 – 13-253 – LICENSE: DRIVE W/O –

SEGRES, RICHARD LEONARD, 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 62 3510 POWELLS CROSSING CT WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y – 90D, 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATHTEST, 1 OFF – 90Z

SWEET, CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL, 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 42 10102 SACHS CT, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

WHALEY, BRANDON HENDRIX, 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 21 5389 CEDARVILLE CT, HAYMARKET, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

GALVEZ ORELLANA, MARLON EDUARDO, 06/11/2017 00:00:00 M 38 6614 QUANDER RD ALEXANDRIA, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D

KAUR, SIMARANJIT, 06/11/2017 00:00:00 F 37 4562 GAVIN WOODS CT CATLETT, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE WITH CHILD – 90D, DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z, 18.2-371.1(B) – – ABUSE/NEGLECT CHILD: RECKLESS DISREGARD FOR LIFE – 13A

LEE, RICHARD MATTHEW, 06/11/2017 00:00:00 M 30 12520 CANTER LN CATHARPIN, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y – 90D

MENTZER, WILLIAM RUSSELL, 06/11/2017 00:00:00 M 35 10610 AUTOMOTIVE DR RM 328 MANASSAS, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20% – 90D

MURCIA OLIVA, RIGOBERTO ROLANDO, 06/11/2017 00:00:00 M 23 167 HOLDEN DR MANASSAS, VA 46.2-896 – 13-438(B) – HIT AND RUN: DRIVER NO REPT, UNATT PROP DAMAG =GREATER $250 – 90Z18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20% – 90D, 46.2-896 – 13-438(B) – HIT AND RUN: DRIVER NO REPT, UNATT PROP DAMAG =GREATER $250 – 90Z, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20% – 90D

RIVERA-MARTINEZ, MARTIN LEONIDAS, 06/11/2017 00:00:00 M 34 13306 HILLENDALE DR WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20% – 90D

GONZALEZ, ALEJANDRO BALDEMAR, 06/12/2017, 00:00:00 M, 24, 2203 MONTGOMERY AVE WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

HERNANDEZ, JOSE F, 06/12/2017 00:00:00 M 53 11201 CHATTERLY LOOP #302 MANASSAS, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D

PEAK, CHRISTOPHER DALE 06/13/2017 00:00:00 M 35 11286 KESSLER PL MANASSAS, VA 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z, 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE WITH CHILD – 90D

POLANCO RODRIGUEZ, FROILAN ANTONIO , 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 38,9805 BUCKNER RD MANASSAS, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D, 18.2-272(A) – – DRIVING W/SUSPENDED LICENSE DWI: 3RD IN 10YRS –

REYES, DIMAS , 06/25/2017 00:00:00 M 44 12790 TADWORTH PL WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

RIVERA-MARTINEZ, MARTIN LEONIDAS 06/11/2017 00:00:00 M 34 13306 HILLENDALE DR WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20% – 90D

ROBERTSON, TAN DRIAKA DELISHA 06/25/2017 00:00:00 F 27, 16725 DIAMONDLEAF OAK LN WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

RODRIGUEZ ESCOGIDO, JUAN JESUS 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 24 14509 BRANIFF CIR CHANTILLY, VA 46.2-894 – – HIT AND RUN: ATTENDED PROPERTY DAMAGE, GREATER $1000 – 90Z, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D, 46.2-300 – 13-253 – LICENSE: DRIVE W/O –

RUBIO-MEJIA, JOSE ALEXIS 06/09/2017 00:00:00 M 24 1519 FLORIDA AVE WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

SANTANA, GILBERTO MAGDALENO,  06/17/2017 00:00:00 M 36 UNKNOWN ADDRESS STERLING, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20% – 90D

SEGRES, RICHARD LEONARD 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 62 3510 POWELLS CROSSING CT WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y – 90D, 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z

SHELBY, BRETT CHRISTIAN 07/04/2017 00:00:00 M 20 15402 EWELLS MILL WAY WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-250(A)(A) – – DRUGS: POSSESS SCH I OR II – 35A, 18.2-266.1 – 13-240.1 – DWI: PERSON 21Y DRIVING W/ BAC, .02% TO .08% – 90D

SOLARES, YONATAN ARIEL 06/18/2017 00:00:00 M 24, 423 S MACON ST BALTIMORE, MD 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

SRIBLING JR. WAYNE HAYWOOD 07/02/2017 00:00:00 M 42, 8629 ASHBY CT MARSHALL, VA 18.2-250.1 – – DRUGS: POSSESS MARIJUANA, 2+ OFF – 35A, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

SWARTZ, DYLAN JAMES 07/03/2017 00:00:00 M 20 3765 WIGAN DR WOODBRIDGE, VA 4.1-305(A) – – ALCOHOL: PURCH/POSSESS BY PERSON 21Y -90G, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: DRUGS, 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

SWEET, CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 42, 10102 SACHS CT FREDERICKSBURG, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

TARKENTON, ADAM BLAKE 06/19/2017 00:00:00 M 32, 7826 GATESHEAD LN MANASSAS, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D

06/16/2017 00:00:00 F 29 TILLMAN, GERMANY MIANCA 5815 RUSSETT LEAF CT WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D, 18.2-272(A) – – DRIVING W/SUSPENDED LICENSE DWI: 3RD IN 10YRS -18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D, 18.2-272(A) – – DRIVING W/SUSPENDED LICENSE DWI: 3RD IN 10YRS –

TREJO-LOPEZ, ARTURO 06/29/2017 00:00:00 M 23, 14940 LADY MADONNA CT CENTREVILLE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 DWI: 1ST OFFENSE WITH CHILD – 90D, 40.1-103 – – LABOR/CUSTODY: ENDANGER/CRUELLY TREAT CHILD – 90Z

TURNER, AMANDA WADE 06/16/2017 00:00:00 F 37, 3182 ARROWHEAD CT WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE WITH CHILD – 90D

UNDERWOOD, ROBERT JOSEPH 06/14/2017 00:00:00 M 31, 13276 QUEENSDALE DR WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y – 90D

VELASQUEZ, JOSE RIGOBERTO 06/30/2017 00:00:00 M 41, 13015 KINGSWELL DR WOODBRIDGE, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 3RD OFF W/IN 5Y – 90D, 18.2-272(A) – – DRIVING W/SUSPENDED LICENSE DWI: 3RD IN 10YRS -18.2-460(A) – 16-5 – OBSTRUCT JUSTICE: W/O THREATS/FORCE – 90Z

WALLER, MARK ANTHONY,  07/01/2017 00:00:00 M 33 5290 HILLSIDE DR WARRENTON, VA 18.2-250(A)(A) – – DRUGS: POSSESS SCH I OR II – 35A, 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D, 18.2-268.3 – 13-242.2 – DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF – 90Z

WHALEY, BRANDON HENDRIX 06/10/2017 00:00:00 M 21, 5389 CEDARVILLE CT HAYMARKET, VA 18.2-266 – 13-240 – DWI: 1ST OFFENSE – 90D,

FAA certified aircraft mechanic Curtis Amon, who works on jets, busted in Prince William for 4th DWI within ten years

 

MANASSAS, VA. — Prince William County Police report the arrest of Curtis Andrew Amon for DWI on June 10, 2017, a fourth such arrest within ten years. With his driver’s permit revoked for earlier arrests, including being arrested for DWI while being ordered to use an ignition interlock, Amon was performing key aircraft airframe and engine work and inspections for various Northern Virginia charter aircraft firms.

AMON, CURTIS ANDREW 06/10/2017, 00:00:00 M, 51, 905 BROAD OAKS DR HERNDON, VA 18.2-266 – – DWI: 4+ OFF W/IN 10Y – 90D 46.2-391(D)(3) – – LIC REVOKED(DWI/MANSL): DR W/O LICENSE, 2+ OFF –

According to his Facebook page, Amon has been working at a charter aircraft firm based in Manassas, Va., which charters small jets and twin-engine aircraft.

According to Virginia Court records in Prince William County, Curtis Andrew Amon, of Oakton, Va., was charged in Fairfax County General District Court with DWI 1st. on Nov. 14, 2010.  On Jan. 25, 2011, Amon was found guilty. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and his driver’s license was suspended for one year with the restriction period to terminate on Jan. 24, 2012. License Is Restricted To Use To And From Work, License Is Restricted To Use To And From ASAP Meetings, License Is Restricted To Use For Medically Necessary Travel , Transport Minor Child , Court Ordered Visitation , To And From Court Ordered Facility. Court records show he was fined $300 with courts costs of $182.00.

Amon was charged with DWI 2nd offense within five years, with a blood alcohol reading over .20% on Oct. 4, 2011 – while his driver’s license was suspended for the earlier DWI. On April 30, 2012, Amon was found guilty in Fairfax County District Court and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and given unsupervised probation. Seventy-five days of the jail sentence was suspended.  Amon’s driver’s permit was suspended for three years with restrictions that allowed him to drive for medical appointments, to and from court ordered facilities, to and from work and all the time with ignition interlock. The restriction end date was set for April 29, 2015.  A fine of $500 was ordered as part of the plea deal.

According to Amon’s LinkedIn profile, he asserts in his resume that he is an FAA licensed airframe and power plant mechanic, at the same time that the Commonwealth of Virginia restricted his ability to drive motor vehicles on Virginia highways.  The FAA also lists him as an licensed mechanic.

  • FAA Licensed Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic with over 13 years of experience working on jet, turboprop and piston aircraft.
  • Seven years extensive experience maintaining jet and turboprop aircraft for a National Air Carrier.
  • Six years General Aviation specializing in annual inspections, major repairs and modifications of airframes and power plants on customers private aircraft.
  • Excellent troubleshooting ability with proven track record.

Amon listed the following on his LinkedIn profile as his recent work history:

A&P Mechanic

Dates Employed: Oct 2013 – Present
Employment Duration: 3 yrs. 10 mos.

Location: Manassas, VA

Responsible for performing annual inspections, phase checks, and unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs on Cessna Citation, Beechcraft KingAir and Piper turboprop aircraft as well as various GA piston aircraft.

Inspector, Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic

Dates Employed: Mar 2006 – Jan 2012 Employment Duration: 5 yrs. 11 mos.

Location: Manassas, VA

Responsible for conducting annual inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on single engine and light twin general aviation aircraft including Beechcraft, Mooney, Piper; specializing in Cirrus, Cessna, and Socata maintaining a strong focus on quality workmanship and customer service. Ensure work performed by other mechanics meet standards of approved data and properly documented for return to service of customer aircraft. Complete records, warranty documentation, and meet face to face with customers to discuss estimates and explain repairs.

The FAA lists Curtis Andrew Amon as a qualified aircraft mechanic.

CURTIS ANDREW AMON, Certificates: MECHANIC

Certificate: MECHANIC Date of Issue: 8/1/2005

Ratings: MECHANIC, AIRFRAME, POWERPLANT

THE FAA AND ALCOHOL

The following guidelines were issued by the FAA in regard to Pilots. While it may be logical to figure that aircraft mechanics are just as important to aircraft safety, the FAA rules apply to pilots only in regard to alcohol.

Hard Facts and Erratic Effects

Alcohol is a sedative, hypnotic, and an addicting drug that quickly impairs judgment and leads to behavior that can easily contribute to, or cause, accidents. Its toxic effects, which vary considerably from person to person, are influenced by gender, body weight, rate of consumption (time), and total amount consumed. Consider these facts:

  • The average healthy person eliminates pure alcohol at a fairly constant rate—about 1/3 to 1/2 ounces of pure alcohol per hour.
  • Even after complete elimination of all of the alcohol from the body, there are undesirable effects—hangover—that can last 48 to 72 hours following the last drink. Symptoms commonly associated with a hangover are headache, dizziness, dry mouth, stuffy nose, fatigue, upset stomach, irritability, impaired judgment, and increased sensitivity to bright light. A pilot with these symptoms would certainly not be fit to safely operate an aircraft.

Alcohol and Aviation

The majority of adverse effects produced by alcohol relate to the brain, eyes, and inner ear— three crucial organs to a pilot.

  • Brain effects include impaired reaction time, reasoning, judgment, and memory.
  • Visual symptoms include eye muscle imbalance, which leads to double vision and difficulty focusing.
  • Inner ear effects include dizziness and decreased hearing perception.

Pilots have shown impairment in their ability to perform even routine VFR flight tasks while under the influence of alcohol, regardless of individual flying experience. The number of serious errors dramatically increases as your blood alcohol level goes up. Some studies have shown diminished pilot performance with blood alcohol concentrations as low as 0.025 percent. If other variables (e.g., sleep deprivation, fatigue, medication use, altitude hypoxia, or flying at night or in bad weather) are present, the negative effects are significantly magnified.

Regulations and Recommendations

The use of alcohol and drugs by pilots is regulated by Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations section 91.17: No person may operate or attempt to operate an aircraft within eight hours of having consumed alcohol, while under the influence of alcohol, or with a blood alcohol content of 0.04 percent or greater. A more conservative approach is to wait 24 hours from the last use of alcohol before flying.

This is especially true if intoxication occurred or if you plan to fly IFR. Also, consider the effects of a hangover. Eight hours from “bottle to throttle” does not mean you are in the best physical condition to fly or that your blood alcohol concentration is below the legal limits. Time is the only real solution and, ideally, every pilot should strive for total avoidance of alcohol in planning or accomplishing a flight. Lives are at risk if you drink and fly.

 

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