According to AP News, Adria Kester, the chief judge of Iowa’s Second Judicial District, was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated after allegedly driving the wrong way on a highway. Witnesses reported Kester was unconscious behind the wheel before a deputy found her heavily intoxicated. After refusing field sobriety tests and a blood sample was obtained, Kester was booked into jail and later released without bond. Her attorney entered a not guilty plea and a special prosecutor from Polk County was appointed due to a conflict of interest.
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13-year-old girl drives drunk, crashes stolen car with 11-year-old in passenger seat… Well, that’s a sentence that instantly grabs your attention, doesn’t it? It’s the kind of thing that makes you stop and ask, “What in the world happened here?” I mean, just the words themselves paint a pretty wild picture. A 13-year-old behind the wheel, under the influence, and with a younger passenger? It’s a recipe for disaster, plain and simple. And the fact that the car was *stolen*? That just adds another layer of craziness to an already shocking situation.
The 13-year-old’s blood alcohol concentration was recorded at 0.183.… Continue reading
Garry Chapman, son of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Duane Chapman, was fired from the Priceville Police Department in Alabama after a high-speed chase ended in a fatal collision. The chase, initiated on September 6th, involved a suspected DUI driver and resulted in a crash with a minivan carrying teenage boys, one of whom, 17-year-old Tristian Hollis, died from his injuries. Chapman’s firing was upheld by the mayor, who cited the officer’s failure to end the pursuit, despite his attorney’s claims that Chapman was an excellent officer. The suspect driver, Archie Hale, faces multiple charges including murder, while Chapman plans to appeal his firing.
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On September 5th, a Prince George man was arrested after being pulled over while driving a child-sized Barbie Jeep on a main road. Photos and videos of the incident quickly circulated online, depicting Kasper Lincoln driving the toy vehicle before being stopped by an unmarked police cruiser. Authorities charged Lincoln with driving under the influence and a suspended license. While some onlookers questioned the severity of the arrest, legal experts confirmed that operating a motorized toy vehicle on public roads without a license and insurance is illegal and poses a safety risk.
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On August 15, 2024, TikTok influencer Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a Colombian immigrant, was arrested by ICE agents in Los Angeles during a live stream. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated the arrest was due to a prior DUI conviction. Footage shows Martinez being apprehended and subsequently transported to a hospital before being transferred to a detention center. Following the incident, Martinez will remain in ICE custody while awaiting further removal proceedings.
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In Marion County, West Virginia, former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, 57, was arrested on May 17th. The charge was a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence. Retton was released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond. No further details regarding the arrest have been released.
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Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor on “Home Improvement,” was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on January 2nd and charged with second-degree domestic violence. This arrest follows multiple prior legal issues, including two 2024 DUI charges and previous domestic violence accusations. Bryan, now 43, was held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center with a $10,000 bond. Details surrounding the circumstances of this latest arrest remain unavailable.
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Tennessee Senator Ken Yager, chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus, was arrested in Georgia on Tuesday for DUI and hit and run. The arrest followed a single-vehicle accident on Jekyll Island where Yager allegedly left the scene after a collision, later exhibiting signs of intoxication and failing field sobriety tests. His blood alcohol content registered 0.14, exceeding the legal limit. Yager faces charges including DUI, hit and run, and failure to stop at a stop sign.
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Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a DUI crash that killed a bride and seriously injured the groom on their wedding night. Driving over three times the legal alcohol limit at 65 mph in a 25 mph zone, Komoroski struck the newlyweds’ golf cart, resulting in the bride’s death and significant injuries to the groom and others. The emotional sentencing hearing included victim impact statements from the groom and the bride’s family, highlighting their immense grief and loss. Komoroski received a 25-year prison sentence.
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