Patrick J. Brazel Chicago Police fatal DUI 050116

Coward hit and ran after mowing down two pedestrians in his Jeep – until tracked down by cops

From Chicago Sun Times

Reckless homicide and DUI charges have been filed against the hit-and-run driver of an SUV that struck two pedestrians late Saturday in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on the Southwest Side, leaving one of them dead.

Patrick J. Brazel, 27, has been charged with two felony counts of leaving the scene of an accident causing injuries or death; one felony count of reckless homicide; one felony count of aggravated DUI causing a fatal accident; and one misdemeanor count of DUI, according to a statement from Chicago Police. He was also cited for failure to take due care for a pedestrian in the roadway.

About 10:45 p.m., a 42-year-old woman and 39-year-old man were walking north across Archer Avenue at Lavergne when they were both struck by a red Jeep, police said.

The driver, identified as Brazel, left the scene of the crash but was arrested within several hours in the 5800 block of South Rutherford, police said…..MORE

Guadalupe Dean killed by DUI hit and run driver Patrick Brazel Chicago Ill 050116

The young family of the victim of DUI coward Patrick J. Brazel is raising money for funeral expenses of Guadalupe Dean.  GoFundMe account. 

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.

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Washington State Patrol

DATE: 20160508    TIME: 0045    INV UNIT: 1149 – TROOPER SMITH
LOCATION:E292 MP5.7 – 5.7 MILES EAST OF SPRINGDALE
COUNTY:STEVENS    COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:SECTOR   CASE FILE:16013885
NBR VEH: 01    CARS: 01    TRUCKS: 00    MOTORCYCLES: 00   PEDESTRIANS: 00
NBR INJ: 02    DECEASED: 00              DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED: YES
———————————-PERSON(S) INVOLVED———————-——
NAME: HENYAN, SAMUEL L    AGE: 27 YEARS    SEX:MALE    MC ENDORSEMENT: N/A
CITY: SPOKANE VALLEY  DRIVER VEH 01  BELT/HELMET: YES-RESTRAINT USED
INJ/DISP: INJURED TRANSPORTED TO SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER
VEH1: GRAY 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
DAMAGE/DISP: TOTALLED IMPOUNDED BY FREDS TOW
*
NAME: RIMA, DOUGLAS L    AGE: 37 YEARS    SEX:MALE    MC ENDORSEMENT: N/A
CITY: SPOKANE VALLEY  PASSENGER VEH 01  BELT/HELMET: YES-RESTRAINT USED
INJ/DISP: INJURED TRANSPORTED TO SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER
*
————————————-DESCRIPTION——————————–
VEHICLE ONE WAS EASTBOUND SR292 AT MILEPOST 5.7.

VEHICLE ONE FAILED TO NEGOTIATE CURVE.

VEHICLE ONE LEFT THE ROADWAY STRIKING A TREE.

VEHICLE ONE CAME TO REST ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER.
—————————————CAUSE—————-——————–
DUI
————————————–CHARGES———————————–
DUI

Washington: State Patrol reports Christopher A. Bash’s last dash in his Honda when he hit tree; alcohol or drugs involved; death was predicted by his Facebook friend in February

Chris Bash of Carson Washington dead in DUI crash 050816 – A friend posted on his Facebook page on Feb. 24th saying that she heard he was dead.

DATE: 20160508    TIME: 0143    INV UNIT: 551 – TROOPER J HEATH
LOCATION:E14 MP23 – 5 MILES EAST OF WASHOUGAL
COUNTY:SKAMANIA    COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:SECTOR   CASE FILE:16013879
NBR VEH: 01    CARS: 01    TRUCKS: 00    MOTORCYCLES: 00   PEDESTRIANS: 00
NBR INJ: 00    DECEASED: 01              DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED: YES
———————————-PERSON(S) INVOLVED———————-——
NAME: BASH, CHRISTOPHER A     AGE: 30 YEARS    SEX:M    MC ENDORSEMENT: N/A
CITY: CARSON  DRIVER VEH 01  BELT/HELMET: UNKNOWN
INJ/DISP: DECEASED AT PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
NEXT OF KIN NOTIFIED: YES   NOTIFIED BY: WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
VEH1: WHITE 1992 HONDA ACCORD 2 DOOR
DAMAGE/DISP: TOTALLED IMPOUNDED BY CHUCKS TOW
*
————————————-DESCRIPTION——————————–
VEHICLE ONE WAS EASTBOUND SR14 AT MP23. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A TREE.

This post was left on Chris Bash’s Facebook page on Feb. 24, 2016, incredibly predicting his death:

Kennewick Man arrested for DUI – Hit & Run Attended

Skamania County Washington Sheriff Brown

Skamania County Sheriff Brown reports that on 4/11/16 at approximately 4:33 pm, the Washington State Patrol called our office to relay information regarding a possibly impaired driver, currently in a dispute with other motorists near milepost 22 on State Route 14. Deputies responded to the area and learned the black Nissan Titan pickup had left the scene, eastbound on SR 14.

Sgt. Tim Garrity reported he intercepted the vehicle near milepost 36 as the suspected impaired driver  swerved into his lane. They were able to stop, and after investigation, arrest the driver for DUI and Hit & Run Attended.

The driver was identified as Jesus I.  Mencias Cambero, 38, of Kennewick, Washington  had a blood alcohol concentration  over 3 times the legal limit, .265 & .280 respectively.

Deputies learned Cambero had been eastbound on State Route 14 from the Clark County area and had been stopped by the driver of a tractor trailer and another vehicle because of his erratic driving. While the other motorists attempted to get Cambero’s car keys, he was able to drive away. It was during this time he struck another vehicle, which was also eastbound, causing damage but no injury.

“We were fortunate to have located Mr. Cambero prior to any significant or serious injury collision. If it were not for the quick reporting and attempted intervention, this may have ended tragically, “ said Undersheriff  Pat Bond.

DUI arrests in Skamania County Washington:

Carlos Cintron Torres DUI manslaughter Orange County Fla 050816

From WESH

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —A man has been charged with DUI manslaughter after a teenager was killed in a crash near Walt Disney World on Saturday.

Authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol said the four-vehicle crash happened about 8:45 a.m. on State Road 535 at Meadow Creek Drive on the eastern side of Interstate 4.

Richard Delgado, 15, of Hialeah died at Dr. Phillips Hospital.

Investigators said Carlos Torres, 24, of Kissimmee ran into the other vehicles while they were stopped at a red light. …MORE

Carlos Cintron Torres fatal DUI crash scene 050816

From Mynews13.com

The driver of the Nissan, Roberto Delgado, 47, and a passenger Richard Delgado, 15, were taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital.

The 15-year-old died at the hospital. Roberto Delgado remains in serious condition, according to troopers.  The other two occupants of the Nissan had minor injuries.

The people in the other two cars involved in the crash were not injured.

The northbound lanes of SR-535 were closed while troopers investigated.

Torres, who is from Kissimmee was arrested on a DUI-drug related charge and DUI manslaughter. ….MORE

DUI ARREST BOOKINGS IN ORANGE COUNTY JAIL

ARROYO, MIGUEL ANGEL

Miguel Angel Arroyo DUI arrest on 050716 Orange County Fla Sheriff

16014072 W / M BRC-IA HOLD-IA11 ORLANDO, FL 32812 28 CASE: 1641061 ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE 316.193(1)-2 MISDEMEANOR / FIRST DEGREE DUI – DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Loretta Presley killed by DUI driver Hamby in Anderson County SC crash on May 4 2016

From Fox Carolina

Jonathan Hamby booked into Anderson County Jail SC felony DUI killed Loretta Presley 050416 SCHP Trooper A Westmore

ANDERSON, SC (05/08/2016) – South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers said a man is charged with driving under the influence in a crash that killed one and injured a child in Anderson County Wednesday morning.

The crash happened on Pearman Dairy Road near Getsinger Road, just down the road from Westside High School, according to Coroner Greg Shore.

According to the SC Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 9 a.m.

Troopers said the driver of a 1996 Ford utility bucket truck crossed through the median and struck a 2003 Chevy SUV head-on. The driver of the Chevy was entrapped in the vehicle and succumbed to injuries at the scene.

Loretta Presley killed by DUI driver Jonathan Hamby in Anderson County, South Carolina 050416

GRANDMOTHER IS DEAD AND CHILD IS MAIMED BECAUSE THIS IGNORANT IDIOT DECIDED TO TAKE HIS PARTY ON THE HIGHWAY

A 4-year-old passenger in the Chevy, Pressley’s grandchild, was seat belted in a booster seat. The child was transported via EMS to Anmed Hospital. Family members said the boy suffered a broken hip, broken nose, and head trauma.

Shore identified the woman as Loretta Pressley.

A 4-year-old passenger in the Chevy, Pressley’s grandchild, was seat belted in a booster seat. The child was transported via EMS to Anmed Hospital. Family members said the boy suffered a broken hip, broken nose, and head trauma.

“It sounded like a big bomb went off. Really loud,and then smoke was coming from the truck,” witness April Murphy said .

Just after hearing the boom, Murphy said she heard crying and found the child in the back seat of the car. She said she held the child’s hand until EMS arrived.

The driver of the Ford, 29-year-old Jonathan Edward Hamby, has been charged with felony DUI involving death, felony DUI involving great bodily injury, and driving under suspension.

During a bond hearing Thursday, a judge advised Hamby that, if found guilty, he could face up to 45 years in prison. The judge set bond at $40,000. ….MORE

Kieon Curry of Spartanburg SC DUI 2nd offence SC Highway Patrol Trooper B. C. Smith booked in Anderson County Sheriff jail on 050716

Bradley Russell McLeod charged with DUI in fatal crash Acton Calif 050816 photo courtesy of KABC

From KABC

For reasons not yet known, CHP officials said the Harley Davidson traveled westbound and crossed into the eastbound lane directly in front of a GMC Sierra. The two vehicles collided head-on, and the motorcyclist was ejected.

The 66-year-old victim died instantly.

Investigators said the driver of the pick-up tried to leave the scene, but only made it about half a mile before the truck broke down.

Officers arrested the suspect, identified as 56-year-old Bradly Russell McLeod, on suspicion of DUI and for leaving the scene of the crash.  …MORE

From Mynewsla.com

The dead man’s 2012 Harley Davidson was westbound on Soledad Canyon and crossed into the path of an eastbound 2015 GMC Sierra, CHP investigators said. He was ejected from his bike and pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the SUV, Bradley Russell McLeod, 56, of Palmdale, allegedly drove off. But his damaged vehicle broke down about a half-mile away where he was arrested.

He was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital for minor injuries, and he was later arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and hit and run in the Saturday evening incident. ….MORE

Fatal crash when Stephanie Marie De Rosas rear-ended another car. She was charged with DUI manslaughter. Photo courtesy of CBS LA

Stephanie Marie De Rosa charged with DUI manslaughter in Orange Calif. photo courtesy of KABC 051316

From KABC

Police believe she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when she rear-ended a gray sedan traveling west on Chapman Avenue.

The gray sedan was pushed into the intersection and caught fire, killing the male driver. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

De Rosas, who was traveling in a black sedan, remained at the scene. A third car was sideswiped during the crash. The driver of the third vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries but has since been released.   MORE

RIDE WITH AN IMPAIRED DRIVER, BUY A TICKET TO YOUR OWN FUNERAL

SHOSHONE, IDAHO – According to the Idaho State Police, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 10:00 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on State Highway 75 at milepost 75, near Shoshone.

Ryan Foulke, age 38, of Gooding, ID, was driving southbound on State Highway 75 in a 1996 Suzuki Sidekick when the vehicle went off the right shoulder. Foulke overcorrected and the vehicle rolled and came to rest in the middle of the roadway, blocking both the northbound and southbound lanes of travel. Foulke had two passengers in his vehicle, Elizabeth Kulhanek, age 46, and Travis Kulhanek, age 44, both of Shoshone.

Elizabeth was transported by ground ambulance to North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding, Travis succumbed to his injuries on scene, and Foulke was taken into custody and is being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and vehicular manslaughter. Travis Kulhanek was the only occupant not wearing a seatbelt. Notifications have been made.

Both lanes of State Highway 75 were blocked for approximately 3 hours. The Idaho Department of Transportation assisted with diverting traffic. This crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

Travis Lynn Kulhanek was not wearing a seatbelt when he was killed by DUI driver Ryan Foulke. 
Travis Lynn Kulhanek, 44, a resident of Shoshone, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016, in Shoshone.
Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.

Mississippi State Senate President Pro Tempore Terry C. Burton, R Newton Mississippi DWI arrest 061616

HAMMERED LAWMAKER HAMMERS TRAFFIC SIGN ON INTERSTATE

From The Clarion Register

State Senate President Pro Tempore Terry C. Burton, R-Newton, faces a charge of DUI after a minor single-car wreck on Interstate 20 in Scott County on Saturday night.

In a written statement, Highway Patrol Capt. Johnny Poulos said the Highway Patrol responded to a report of a wreck on I-20 in Scott County at about 10 p.m. He said Burton, 60, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound when it left the interstate and collided with a traffic sign.

“Burton was transported to the Scott County Detention Center and charged with driving under the influence,” Poulos said. “The crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.”

Further details were not being released.

Burton could not immediately be reached for comment on Monday.

Burton, as Senate president pro tem, is the second-ranking member of the state Senate behind Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and serves as chairman of the Rules Committee. He has been a top lieutenant in the Republican leadership under both Reeves and former Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck. Burton was elected to the pro tem position by his Senate colleagues in January. Burton, who has served in the Legislature for 25 years, represents District 31, which includes Lauderdale, Newton and Scott counties.

Burton has in the past supported stricter DUI penalties, including a bill he authored to allow multiple counts of DUI homicide from a single crash causing multiple fatalities…MORE

Oregon: State Police reveal alcohol and speed at play in triple fatal crash; Tommy Dodson killed Michael Kennedy & Tammy Blind in head-on crash

Triple fatal in Oregon 052116

OREGON STATE POLICE report that on Friday, May 20, 2016, at about 7:30PM, a head-on crash occurred on O’Brien Road in Josephine County.

Preliminary information revealed a 1997 Subaru Legacy was eastbound on O’Brien Road from Highway 199 lost control on a corner and crossed the centerline (near Waldo Road). The Subaru struck an eastbound Mazda Protégé head-on.

The driver of the Subaru, Tommy E DODSON, age 69, of Cave Junction was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Mazda, Michael T KENNEDY, age 62 and his passenger Tammy L BLIND, age 51 (both of O’Brien) were both pronounced deceased on scene. A dog in the Mazda was also killed.

Speed and alcohol consumption are being considered a contributing factor in the crash. Additionally, it was discovered DODSON had a suspended Oregon driver’s license. The roadway was closed for about 3 hours as the Troopers from the Grants Pass Office conducted their investigation. Oregon State Police was assisted by Illinois Valley Fire.

The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested Jaden Sanchez on DUI manslaughter charges; killed his friend who had pending criminal charges

Ride with an impaired driver; buy a ticket to your own funeral

Jaden Gabriel Sanchez charged with DUI manslaughter killed passenger in canal crash Fla Highway Patrol 052016 Collier Co SO

Name JADEN GABRIEL SANCHEZ Residence NAPLES, FL 34120 Description A# 00207997 PIN 0001075699 Date of Birth 07/18/1997 Race W Sex M Height 602 Weight 175 Hair Color BLK Eye Color BRO

ACTIVE WARRANTS  (Collier County Only)

No active Collier County warrants found.

ARRESTS  (Collier County Only)  Arrest records made on or after 1/1/2006 (last 10 years) were searched. Court Records

Booking Date 05/20/2016 Agency FHP Booking Number 201600004130 Age at Arrest 18 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 05/20/2016 001 DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUGS 06/13/2016 05/20/2016 002 DUI – DAMAGE PROPERTY 06/13/2016 05/20/2016 001 DUI – SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER 06/13/2016 05/20/2016 001 DUI -CAUSE DEATH TO HUMAN OR UNBORN CHILD 06/13/2016 Jail Summary 05/21/2016 BONDED Bond Amount $42,500.00

From Naples Dailey News:

Jaden Gabriel Sanchez, 18, was arrested Friday by Florida Highway Patrol troopers and charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a Nov. 25 crash in the Naples area.

Sanchez was driving a crew cab pickup west on Third Avenue Northwest, about 1 mile west of Collier Boulevard, without headlights, when he ran off the roadway shortly after midnight, according to the arrest report.

Jeremiah Hernandez killed by Jaden Sanchez in DUI joyride in Collier County Fla

The truck struck roadway end markers, climbed the barrier and became airborne. Although it cleared a canal, it struck the embankment on the opposite side, settling into the water.

One passenger, Jeremiah Edward Hernandez, 25, was pronounced dead at Physicians Regional Hospital at 1:10 a.m. An autopsy showed he drowned. He was sitting in the right front passenger seat and was not wearing a seat belt, the report said.

Two other passengers, Brenden Eddington, 18, and David Sexton, 18, suffered serious injuries and were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital. Eddington was wearing a seat belt and was seated in the center front passenger seat; Sexton was in the truck bed. ….MORE

Jeremiah Edward Hernandez Obituary

Jeremiah E. Hernandez, 24, of Naples, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2015.

Jeremiah was born in Naples, July 9, 1991, son of Jorge E. and Susanne (Santana) Hernandez. Jeremiah attended Gulf Coast High School. He enjoyed playing baseball, weightlifting, playing the drums and was a self-taught piano player. Jeremiah was a very adventurous outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed four wheeling and shooting.

He is survived by his parents Jorge and Susanne and his sister Natalie M. Hernandez, his grandmothers, Maria R. Najera and Kathy Von Wiegand, cousins, Abraham and Tala Solaimanpour and his uncle Guy Hamilton Von Wiegand. Jeremiah is also survived by a large extended family and many close friends.

Criminal record of Hernandez included pending charges for burglary, theft and drugs

Name JEREMIAH EDWARDS HERNANDEZ Residence NAPLES, FL 34117 Description A# 00184411 PIN 0000950031 Date of Birth 07/09/1991 Race W Sex M Height 600 Weight 160 Hair Color BLK Eye Color BRO Jeremiah Edward Hernandez charged with burglary, robbery, aggravated batterry in six arrests 2010 to 2015 killed in DUI crash. Collier County arrest mug shot for burglary, theft and drugs July 2015

ACTIVE WARRANTS  (Collier County Only)

No active Collier County warrants found.

ARRESTS  (Collier County Only)  Arrest records made on or after 1/1/2006 (last 10 years) were searched. Court Records

Booking Date 07/28/2015 Agency CSO Booking Number 201500006303 Age at Arrest 24 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 07/28/2015 001 BURGLARY – UNOCCUPIED DWELLING UNARMED 24S 15-1410CF 08/24/2015 07/28/2015 001 THEFT-PETIT THEFT – UNDER $100 15-1410CF 08/24/2015 07/28/2015 001 MARIJUANA-POSS NOT MORE THAN 20 GRAMS 15-1734MM 08/19/2015 Jail Summary 10/15/2015 TIME SERVED Bond Amount $32,000.00 Booking Date 12/09/2014 Agency CSO Booking Number 201400010443 Age at Arrest 23 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 12/09/2014 001 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – $200 – $1000 14-2910MM 12/31/2014 Jail Summary 12/10/2014 BONDED Bond Amount $1,000.00 Booking Date 09/03/2014 Agency CSO Booking Number 201400007718 Age at Arrest 23 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 09/03/2014 001 PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES-MISUSE 911 OR E911 SYSTEM 14-2148MM 10/01/2014 Jail Summary 09/04/2014 BONDED Bond Amount $2,000.00 Booking Date 10/25/2012 Agency CSO Booking Number 201200009557 Age at Arrest 21 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 10/25/2012 001 VOCP/LOITERING OR PROWLING 12-1305MMAVPIMC 11/05/2012 Jail Summary 11/05/2012 TIME SERVED Bond Amount Not set. Booking Date 05/11/2012 Agency CSO Booking Number 201200004673 Age at Arrest 20 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 05/11/2012 001 POSSESSION BURGLARY TOOLS 12-1001CFA 06/04/2012 05/11/2012 001 LOITERING OR PROWLING 12-1305MMA 06/04/2012 Jail Summary No information available. Bond Amount $25,000.00 Booking Date 02/23/2012 Agency CSO Booking Number 201200001998 Age at Arrest 20 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 02/23/2012 001 ROBBERY – UNARMED 24S 12-418CFA 03/19/2012 02/23/2012 001 AGG BATTERY GREAT BODILY HARM PERM DISABILITY OR DISFIGURE 12-418CFA 03/19/2012 Jail Summary 02/26/2012 BONDED 05/11/2012 BOND REVOKED 06/08/2012 PTR Bond Amount $7,500.00 Booking Date 08/26/2010 Agency CSO Booking Number 201000009159 Age at Arrest 19 Charged Count Offense Hold For Case Number Court Date 08/26/2010 001 TRESPASS CONSTRUCTION SITE 10-2655MMA 09/20/2010 Jail Summary 08/26/2010 BONDED Bond Amount $2,500.00

Jeremy Valdez DWI crash killed family of three Harris County Texas 052416 Photo courtesy of KTRK

Pictures, candles, and flowers are all laid out as a memorial in the Avila home.

“I’m still waiting at her house. I’m still waiting,” said Carolina Moreno, a family member.
She is waiting for her loved ones to come home, still in shock after a car crash took their lives.

Moreno and other loved ones gathered at the Avila home on Monday.

Deputies say Jeremy Valdez was driving drunk and killed Emilio Avila, his wife Hilda Avila and their 17-year-old son, Mauricio Ramires.

Jeremy Valdez 4th DWI arrest killed family of three Spring Texas 052416 Photo courtesy of KTRK

The crash happened around 12:30 on Saturday morning on FM 2920 in Spring. Loved ones say the three of them were returning home from a church function.

“I’m feeling broke. My heart’s broken,” said Moreno.

Jeremy Valdez appeared before a judge on Monday. He faces three charges of felony murder. The judge set his bond at $300,000.

The family is especially upset because Valdez already had three prior DUI convictions. They feel he should have still been behind bars for his most recent 2013 offense.

Alison Braimbridge, a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney, said DUIs oftentimes do not carry as heavy a sentence as other crimes because they are often not “intentional,” as the offender does not mean to harm others. Since the crime is often not premeditated, the sentences are not always as severe. ….MORE

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Taco Turnover ends in Free Stay at the Hoosegow

HEY RAUL, BETTER CALL SAUL!

It appears that Raul missed Cinco de Mayo but caught Memorial Day!
What a way to kick off a Memorial Day holiday, no beach bunnies, no fancy margaritas, no festival with all manner of ethnic food, unless of course the Snohomish County Jail provides good old American hot dogs for its Latino guests stuck in the slammer on hit and run, DUI, vehicular assault and driving while license is suspended. The perfect place for a thug like this is exactly where Washington State Patrol Trooper M. Hilt placed the accused Raul Vargas Meda – in the slammer.

Police say that at 2:51 am on May 28, 2016, Raul Vargas Meda, 36, of Sedro Woolley, Washington, was operating a 2001 Chevy Tahoe north on I-5 at mile post 211, 3 miles north of Arlington, Washington, when he drifted onto the left shoulder, hit a guardrail and rolled. The lucky passenger who joined him on his booze cruise was Irma Hernandez, who almost bought a ticket to her own funeral. She was not injured. Not so lucky was Veronica A. Yzaguirre, 36, also of Mount Vernon, Washington. She was taken to Skagit Valley Hospital for the treatment of the injuries she could have foreseen would take place when riding with an impaired driver.

The hit and run charge placed against Vargas Meda showed yet another insight into his character that of being a coward eager to avoid explaining why he was driving without a license, was intoxicated on drugs and or alcohol and living the life of a dirtbag while endangering the lives of his passengers and innocent folks on the highway.

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Cass County Sheriff Dwight Diehl Missouri

Cass County Sheriff Dwight Diehl reports DWI arrest bookings in Cass County Jail

Oregon State Police report alcohol use on part of Mazda driver in double fatality head-on crash on Highway 126 east of Springfield in Lane County

The driver of the Mazda was identified as Brett V WILDGEN, age 46, of Springfield. The driver of the Honda was identified as Kenndra J HANEY, age 21, of Springfield. The passenger of the Honda was identified as Chase T HOLDEN, age 19 of Springfield.

LEABURG, ORE. — Oregon State Police report that on May 29, 2016, at about 12:40AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 26 near milepost 26 (near Leaburg).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1990 Mazda pickup was traveling eastbound on Highway 126 when it crossed the centerline and struck a westbound 2004 Honda Civic head-on. Both drivers were declared deceased on scene by emergency personnel.

A male passenger in the Honda was taken to Sacred Heart Riverbend for the treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The highway was shut down for approximately one hour. McKenzie Fire assisted with medical transport and extrication of the occupants.

The Oregon Department of Transportation also assisted. Alcohol consumption by the driver of the Mazda is being considered as the contributing factor in the crash.

Wauconda man arrested in May 5 death of pedestrian in Volo – photo courtesy of Lake County News-Sun

Doper Dealt Death to Pedestrian

Brandon A. Stang, 23, of the 400 block of North Main Street, Wauconda, for one count of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis Causing Death

WAUCONDA, Ill. — A doper behind the wheel is charged with killing a pedestrian, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say that on May 26, 2016, following a thorough investigation, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Unit obtained an arrest warrant for Brandon A. Stang, 23, of the 400 block of North Main Street, Wauconda, for one count of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis – Causing Death (Class 2 Felony). Stang was the driver of the 2008 Ford Mustang, who struck a pedestrian, and it was determined Stang was driving under the influence of cannabis at the time of the crash.

The pedestrian, Stephanie V. Kostenko, 22, of Lake Zurich, was critically injured as a result of the crash, and later succumbed to her injuries.

Police report that on May 27, 2016, Stang surrendered himself to the custody of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently being held at the Lake County Jail on $100,000.00 bail.

* Fatal Volo Traffic Crash *

On May 5, 2016, at approximately 2:38 AM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a traffic crash with injuries on Route 12, south of Route 120, Volo. Deputies arrived and found a woman deceased in the roadway, who was struck by a car.

Preliminary investigation shows a 2008 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Route 12, south of Route 120. As the driver of the Ford traveled south, he struck the pedestrian, who was in the roadway for an unknown reason.

The Lake County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on the female on May 6, 2016, in the morning.

The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Unit.

Sheriff Curran reminds the public that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Frat House or Fire House?
Firefighter arrested for DUI after he crashed fire truck into car – go get’em Sparky!

From WISN TV

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office responded, but they called in the State Patrol because of a potential conflict of interest since the village of Sussex contracts out their police services to the Sheriff’s Office.

The responding trooper could smell alcohol on the firefighter’s breath. The firefighter blew a 0.08 and failed several field sobriety tests.

The fire chief released this statement to WISN 12 News saying in part, “We do not tolerate inappropriate behavior by any member. We support the legal process. I want to confirm we are very proud of our dedicated members and the service to the community that they have provided the past 94 years. This is a personnel matter and I’m not at liberty to say any more.”     ….MORE

CBS 58

From WDJT

A Village of Sussex firefighter is on leave after being accused of driving drunk during the village’s Memorial Day Parade.

He was arrested after driving a fire truck into another car.

The crash involved a Village of Sussex Fire Department vehicle and another legally parked civilian vehicle.

Wisconsin State Patrol

According to Wisconsin State Patrol, Thomas Gerstner was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Waukesha Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense.

It was also determined that Gerstner was operating without a valid driver’s license due to its expiration in February.

CBS 58 also spoke today with fire chief corky Curtis about the incident.

He released a statement saying:

“When I was made aware of the situation, I confirmed with the Village Administrator that I Immediately placed the individual on leave. Tom Gerstner has been a dedicated 19 year member of the department. “He will remain on leave until the issue is resolved.” The fire chief tells me this firefighter has no history of behavioral problems. He is due in court at the end of the month.

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The Village of Sussex might want to put this sign in front of their firehouse in Wisconsin.  060116

JUST ONE YEAR LATER THE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE GIVES SAM ELLIS A FREE PASS FOR KILLING HIS BUDDIES IN HELL-RIDE

UPDATE:
ROCKVILLE, MD. 06/09/2016— With a guilty plea on the table and a pre-sentence investigation completed, a Montgomery County Circuit County Judge didn’t throw the book at Sam Ellis, he let him off with just serving four years in prison and a suspended sentence on top of that of sixteen years.  Ellis will have to “live with what he did in killing his pals.  He will live with it while he is on travel overseas, off to the beach with his friends, when he plays golf or watches football on TV.  And since this is liberal Montgomery County where the prosecutors had all of Ellis’s friends trying to lie for him and to protect him, even under threat of Grand Jury subpoenas; his lenient sentence could be further water-downed if the Judge decides to “reconsider” the sentence and let him out of jail with an ankle monitor.

ROCKVILLE, MD. — Samuel Joseph Ellis has been indicted by a Montgomery County Circuit Court Grand Jury on seven counts of negligent manslaughter, negligent homicide and causing life-threatening injury for killing Alex Murk and Calvin Li,  two of his high-school friends in a DUI crash in North Potomac last June.

Ellis faces Judge John W. Debelius III on Nov. 20, 2015 for a scheduling hearing.  A video bench warrant hearing was held on Nov. 6, 2015 at 1:30 pm before Judge Cynthia Callahan. Ellis, of 14609 Snapdragon Circle in North Potomac, Md.,

Ellis also faces a criminal hearing on Nov. 18, 2015 in Ocean City from charges brought by Ocean City Police Officer R. Flanagan for being involved in a fight on June 2, 2015. A civil citation for possession of alcohol under the legal age on March 15, 2015 was dropped by Montgomery County States Attorney John McCarthy on June 9, 2015.

Kenneth Saltzman, a parent who was at the party on 14600 Boat House Way in North Potomac, and whom hosted the teen party, was charged on Oct. 28, 2015 with furnishing alcohol to a minor. He faces trial in District Court for Montgomery County on Dec. 10, 2015.

Montgomery County States Attorney McCarthy dumped the alcohol charge

ROCKVILLE, MD. — The driver who police say killed two of his passengers while on a high-speed booze cruise after a teenage drinking party was busy racking up a record of alcohol and fighting in two Maryland counties in recent months.

While Samuel Joseph Ellis, of 14609 Snapdragon Circle in North Potomac Maryland rests up in his hospital bed from injuries which were apparently self-inflicted by his reported speeding into the grounds of a home after a teen drinking party; an examination of his court record shows a civil citation for underage possession of alcohol was served on him by Montgomery County Police Officer N. Culler on March 15, 2015.

The incident of underage alcohol was just three months prior to the fatal crash in which police say he killed two of his school chums. Dead are Alexander Murk and Calvin Jaixing Li, both recent graduates of Wooten High School.

On June 9, 2015, the Montgomery County States Attorney John McCarthy dropped the citation, which carried no criminal record but did have a fine payable of $100.  The court record doesn’t show any public service assessed in lieu of the fine.

On June 2, 2015 the party boy Sam Ellis was reveling in Ocean City, Maryland along with thousands of other newly graduated high school students when he was arrested by Ocean City Police Officer R. Flanagan.  The criminal charge which is pending in Worcester County District Court for a hearing on July 9, 2015 is for the criminal charge of “affray”, which means participating in a fight among several persons, often associated with a riot or rumble.

Arrested at the same time as Ellis was one of the teens who died in the crash, Calvin Jaixing Li, of 2326 McCormack Rd. in Rockville, Md. The pair were charged by Ocean City Police in a June 2, 2015 2:27 am incident which took place at 6007 Coastal Highway.

Court records show that Rockville attorney Brian Clark represented Li and has filed an order with the Worcester County District Court on June 29^th for abatement of the charge due to Li’s death.

Montgomery County lawyer and former Delegate Robin Ficker made this comment on aWashington Post article about the double fatal teen crash:

“Just this past week in Montgomery County Circuit Court, Vincent Olalo was sentenced to 3 years in jail by Judge Mason because his drunk driving accident contributed to the death of a man who already had very serious health problems. Let’s see if States Attorney McCarthy administers justice even-handedly.”

Coverage from WUSA9 News

NORTH POTOMAC, Md. Sept. 22, 2015 – (WUSA9) — The family of one of two 18-year-old Wootton High School graduates killed in a car crash after a party released a statement Monday expressing shock about the news a parent was present for the party, and a desire to make sure the laws change.

The statement by David and Pamela Murk comes days after a WUSA9 report into the investigation into the crash that killed their son Alex Murk and fellow Wootton graduate Calvin Li on June 25. The two were killed after the car they were traveling in flew into a fence, hit a tree and landed in a yard.

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The report on the fatal accident

According to documents obtained by WUSA9, the driver of the car, Sam Ellis, was traveling at least more than 30 miles above the speed limit and has a blood alcohol content of .09 two hours after the crash.

“Needless to say, this has been a lot — almost too much — for us to absorb. The details into what happened that night re-opens fresh wounds and our family is absolutely devastated,” David and Pamela Murk said in the statement.

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Sources: Parent was at party that led to fatal N. Potomac crash

The two also expressed disgust at the circumstances at the party, specifically the knowledge that a parent was present at the party. According to sources, Kenneth Saltzman knew about the party his daughter was hosting, and at one point jokingly asked a partygoer if one of the 30-packs of beer they brought was for him.

Salzman is expected to be charged with adult responsibility, but the Murks believe punishment associated with that charge is too little.

“What is even more shocking is the fact that under Maryland law, a first offense for behavior such as Mr. Saltzman’s carries no jail time, but merely a maximum fine of $2500,” the Murks said in the statement. “$2500 for something that results in the death of two young men.”

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Read the full statement from David and Pamela Murk.

The two also call for a change to the laws, specifically the potential punishments that can be held against drivers.

“Slaps on the wrist, or short jail sentences, will NOT deter other teenagers from acting as grossly irresponsibly as Sam Ellis did that night,” the Murks said in the statement.

“It goes without saying, we were extremely disappointed that so many family and friends of Alex and Calvin within our community who had knowledge of what took place that evening, were unwilling to come forward without subpoenas and a Grand Jury proceeding,” the Murks said in the statement.

Katelyn Kipp killed in DUI crash King George County Va charges pending Va State Police 061216

VIRGINIA STATE POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE DUI FATAL CRASH IN KING GEORGE

06/13/2016 – KING GEORGE COUNTY- One person was killed early Sunday morning (June 12) in a single vehicle crash in King George County. The crash occurred at 2:04 a.m., on Route 218 (Caledon Road), 1 mile east of Vertical Ridge.

Virginia State Police Trooper S. Pemberton is investigating the crash.

A 2001 Toyota Tacoma was travelling west on Route 218 (Caledon Road) when it ran off the road to the left, overcorrected right and overturned approximately four times before coming to rest. All four occupants in the vehicle were ejected.

Wikipedia

The driver of the 2001 Toyota and three passengers were transported to Mary Washington Hospital with serious injuries. One of the back seat passengers, Katelyn A. Kipp, 26 of Gainesville, Va., was transported to Mary Washington Hospital and later died from her injuries sustained in the crash. None of the occupants were wearing seatbelts.

Speed and alcohol are being considered factors in the crash which remains under investigation. Charges are pending in the crash.

On Facebook, friends quickly began to add their condolences and remembrances of Katelyn Kipp: