On Monday April 7, 53-year-old Cheryl Bynum of Clarkston was arrested following a series of events that led to an accident and resulted in nearly 2,300 residents being left without power. Bynum was arrested on charges of driving under the influence, reckless driving, and felony hit-and-run, according to a news…
On Friday March 28, Jeffery Layne, a 53-year-old school bus driver for Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee was arrested for driving under the influence while on the job, according to Newschannel5.com. Layne was suspended indefinitely; he has been a driver since February of last year. News reports claim that Layne…
On Monday March 31 it was discovered that Battle Creek Public Schools bus driver Kevin Frederick was operating a school bus on a suspended license, according to Fox17online.com. Frederick was involved in a minor accident which led police to discover Frederick’s driving status, along with other outstanding warrants involving retail…
Approximately three weeks ago, 80-year-old Barbara Knox, star of Coronation Street for more than 40 years, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Coronation street is a long-running soap opera in the U.K. Knox was allegedly arrested after she showed up at the Cheshire Knutford Police Station demanding the release…
On Thursday March 20, a 21-year-old Somerset, KY man was arrested after a traffic stop led to a short foot chase, according to a news article at the Commonwealth Journal. Kentucky State Police pulled Joshua Coots over for speeding and reckless driving; a foot pursuit then ensued. Travis Rogers, a…
Last week, 35-year-old Jeremy Garner, a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, was fired following a February 16 incident in which he allegedly struck two parked vehicles while heavily intoxicated. Garner was a motorcycle officer and was terminated after an investigation was performed by the patrol for conduct unbecoming…
On March 21, 29-year-old Jonathan D. Chel, an off-duty LAPD police officer, was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he crashed into a McDonald’s drive-thru, according to news reports at KTLA 5. Chel was hospitalized following the accident; no one else was injured. California Highway Patrol Officer Rodrigo Jimenez said…
Just over a week ago, 51-year-old Lincoln Middle School teacher Christine Clarke had her driver’s license suspended after being accused of drunken driving, according to NBC News Channel 10. Clarke is a history teacher at the school, and was charged with DUI in February. Police responded to the accident after…
March and April are months that are typically filled with fun events in Michigan, many of which involve drinking. Between the St. Patrick’s holiday, spring break, and March Madness, no doubt plenty of people will be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Police typically conduct extra patrols during…
On Sunday evening March 16, Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, was arrested on preliminary charges of drunk driving and possession of a controlled substance, according to NJ.com. According to Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Bryant Orem, Irsay’s bond was set at $22,500. Few details of the arrest have…