Alleged drunk driver tussles with an off-duty cop on road
Photo Posted/Courtesy: GCSO: Levi Smith, 30, was incarcerated on a DUI charge after he allegedly got into a fight with an off-duty police officer in the middle of the road. by John Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Graham County – He was arrested at the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on Feb. 10 on suspicion of DUI after […]
Drunk driving increase worries Pinal County officials
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office has launched a new safe driving campaign to curb “concerns about rising countywide felony DUI counts.” “It is unacceptable for a single driver with a disability to endanger other family members,” Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer said in a press release. “Given the increase we’re seeing, it’s very concerning how […]
Texas Bar Owner Arrested for Being Drunk in His Own Establishment
A Denton, Texas bar owner has been arrested for allegedly intoxicating himself in his bar, according to a Denton police report.according to dentonrc.com, police reported observing a man walking and noticing that he was tripping and staggering, agitated, and possibly drunk. The man was later identified as Hideout his bar owner Robert He Somerset Andersen, […]
Just in time for prom, students see the dangers, consequences of drunk driving
THATHER — On Thursday, the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition conducted a mock DUI accident at John Mickelson Field on Eastern Arizona College’s Thatcher campus to show high school students the effects of DUI. Coalition director Kathy Grimes said she believes the message was well received. “I really believe they were listening,” Grimes said. Especially […]
Woman released from ICU nearly a month after being struck by a possible drunk driver
Photo Contributed/Courtesy Andy Bell: This photo shows a GMC pickup and a Polaris RZR after they collided on May 13th. Possible DUI and aggravated assault charges against other drivers still pending John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Coralie Allen, 31, took more than three weeks to wake up after being knocked unconscious in […]
Man jailed after stealing work truck while drunk and leading police on a high-speed chase
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Justin Smith, 20, has been charged with illegal flying, stolen transportation, and underage DUI in pursuit of law enforcement. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Thatcher – An electrical contractor was shocked to learn he was not in Mexico after being arrested by Thatcher police after being chased by car and on foot […]
