Tag: DUI: Page 14

Patrol

North Carolina Officer Dragged Down Interstate by DUI Suspect

An Asheville, N.C., officer was hurt early Saturday morning when a motorist grabbed her by the arm and dragged her 130 feet along Interstate 240 following a traffic stop, authorities report.

July 6, 2014

Patrol

Video: Maryland Officer Struck by DUI Suspect at Accident Scene

Video captured by WJLA TV shows the officer slamming the top of the suspect's car, and when the driver gets out, the officer shoves the man to the ground.

July 2, 2014

Patrol

Maryland Officer Struck by DUI Suspect at Accident Scene

A 58-year-old Baltimore resident has been charged with a DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision after reportedly clipping a Montgomery County (Md.) officer who was directing traffic at an accident scene. The officer is under investigation for his reaction after the Tuesday incident. Read Full Story Here.

July 2, 2014

Patrol

Handcuffed Suspect Drowns After Falling Off Missouri Highway Patrol Boat

Ellingson was handcuffed behind his back, said Sgt. Paul Reinsch of the patrol. The trooper, Anthony C. Piercy, 42, was driving the 2008 Donzi patrol boat and had put Ellingson in a standard “Level 3” life jacket, which looks like a vest and has three front buckles. Piercy was driving Ellingson to a zone station to give him a breath test.

June 2, 2014

Patrol

Texas Officer Jumps from Bridge to Avoid Drunk Driver's Car

A Missouri City, Texas, police officer was forced to jump from a highway bridge to avoid being struck by an alleged drunk driver on Friday night.

May 16, 2014

Patrol

Louisiana State Police Arrest Man for DUI After He Drives to Station to Report Crash

A man was arrested for allegedly driving drunk to Louisiana State Police Troop A headquarters this weekend after a crash. His wife says her husband did nothing wrong. State Police confirms his blood alcohol content was below the legal limit, but according to them, you don't have to be at a .08% BAC to be charged.

May 12, 2014

Patrol

States Ask, How High Is Too High to Drive?

With the push to legalize marijuana surging in popularity, states want to assure the public that roads will be safe. But they face a perplexing question: How stoned is too stoned to drive?

May 7, 2014

Technology

Draeger Releases High-Tech Ignition Interlock System

The culmination of more than seven years of development, the Interlock 7000 incorporates new technologies to help prevent people from driving under the influence of alcohol. It can be installed in any type of vehicle, including motorcycles.

April 29, 2014

Patrol

DA: NYPD Officer Accidentally Shot Partner, Drove Drunk

An NYPD detective was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after an early morning shooting involving his partner.

April 24, 2014

Training

Washington Officer Fired After Failing to Arrest Fellow Officer

A Bellevue, Wash., police officer was fired Wednesday after failing to arrest a fellow officer he had pulled over for an alleged DUI.

April 17, 2014

Patrol

LAPD Motor Officer Dies from Crash Injuries

A Los Angeles motorcycle officer, who was struck this past weekend in Sun Valley by a driver allegedly under the influence of drugs, has died, department officials said Wednesday.

April 9, 2014

Patrol

Christopher Reeves Busted Wearing Superman Shirt

A Utah man named Christopher Reeves was wearing a Superman T-shirt when arrested early today for methamphetamine possession and driving under the influence. He's not related to actor Christopher Reeve who appeared as Superman in four movies.

March 24, 2014