Top DUI News Week of Janury 19th - January 25th in the year Two Thousand and nine

Sunday, January 25th

Six sentenced to county’s new DUI Court program Six people have been sentenced to the recently created Lebanon County DUI Court program. Each was sentenced to two years probation, which includes 90 days of house arrest and an equal amount of time
Saturday, January 24th
Former prosecutor avoids jail for 2nd DUI Former Pinellas-Pasco prosecutor Lydia Wardell avoided jail time this week for her second DUI arrest. Wardell, arrested in July, pleaded no contest and put her sentencing fate in the hands of Hillsborough County Judge Lawrence Lefler. Prosecutors sought...
Friday, January 23rd
DUI Dud: Akron Man Slapped With 8th DUI Charge An Akron man has racked up his eighth DUI charge. Carl Morehead arrested and charged on Monday with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
Thursday, January 22nd
Cars won't start for DUI offenders if bill passes Proposed legislation at the state capitol will require stiffer penalties for drivers convicted of DUI offenses. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and state lawmakers say cutting down on repeat offenders is key.
Wednesday, January 21st
Diamondbacks fire man who played mascot after DUI arrest in Peoria The Diamondbacks have cut ties with the man who played their team mascot, D. Baxter the Bobcat, after he was arrested on suspicion of extreme DUI in Peoria.
Tuesday, January 20th
Florida Deputy Hit by Suspected DUI Driver Two men were arrested Monday morning after the alleged drunken driver of a van struck an Orange County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop.
Monday, January 19th
Jacksonville motorcyclist charged with DUI manslaughter A Jacksonville man has been charged with DUI manslaughter following the investigation of an August motorcycle crash. Vickie L. Johnson, 26, was the rider on a motorcycle driven by Kary K. Key, 43, when the Harley-Davidson skidded out of control and crashed on West 61st Street in Jacksonville Aug. 18. read more
Stories of the Week
January 12th - January 18th DUI numbers low in northeast Colorado, contrary to statewide trend
January 5th - January 11th Record number of DUI arrests made during holidays
December 29th - January 4th Repeat DUI offenders must pass breath test to drive
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