Police Step Up Patrols With Halloween Approaching

Halloween is today and this year police in Dewitt, New York are preparing for partying and drinking to be done in excess.  They rank Halloween night on the same level as New Year’s Eve and St. Patrick’s Day in regards to drinking and driving. 

Mayor In Michigan Arrested For DUI

Michael Estes, Mayor of Traverse City, Michigan, was arrested last week after attending a candidate forum for the election on November 5. Estes was stopped by a Traverse City police officer after he crossed into the oncoming lane then swerved across the road into a bicycle lane. 

California Woman Hit and Killed Couple in Alleged Drunk Driving Accident

Kamal Kaur and Balbir Singh, of East Palo Alto, were out walking their dog in Melno Park, California, when they were struck from behind by a vehicle. Kaur and Singh had three young children who were not with them at the time of the accident.

Matthew Cordle Convicted After Youtube Confession

22-year-old Matthew Cordle, of Powell, Ohio, recently uploaded a video to youtube where he confesses to killing a man in a drunk driving accident. In the video confessional Cordle admits that on June 22, 2013 he struck Navy veteran, Vincent Canzani, leading to his death.

Batman Wasn’t Needed to Arrest This Joker

A Pittsfield, Maine man, Dennis Lalime, was arrested for driving under the influence after leaving a Halloween party. His face painted as the Joker from Batman, he crashed into multiple trees and rocks.

More States Adopting 24/7 Sobriety Program

Nebraska lawmakers are implementing a preventative program used in South Dakota that includes a breathalyzer test twice a day for offenders.

High School Senior’s Death Shows Regularity of Underage Drinking

The small village of Ottawa Hills, Ohio realized the prevalence of adolescent drinking after high school senior, Brian Hoeflinger was killed in February.

Modesto Police Setting up Friday Night DUI Checkpoint

Starting in October,DUI checkpoints were set up randomly around Modesto, CA. Officers will briefly stop all vehicles passing through the checkpoint and scrutinize drivers suspected of being intoxicated.

Young Boy Hit By Drunk Driver, Who Brings Him To The Hospital

3 year old, Olvin Figueroa of Queens, was hit by a drunk driver on the night of October 11th. The driver, Gilbert Echeverria, came back to the scene to help Figueroa’s parents take the boy to the hospital.

Tennessee Titan Delanie Walker Will Host MADD Fundraiser

Delanie Walker, Tight End for the Tennessee Titans, will be hosting a fundraiser in coordination with Mothers Against Drunk Driving on Monday the 21^st in Nashville.

Drunken Driving Simulator Creates Realism

At a Texas community college, Alvin Community College, students were giving the opportunity to drive a drunk driving simulator.  Students drove the simulator, which demonstrated how intoxication limits someone’s ability to drive on the highway. 

4 Million in U.S. Admit Drunk Driving

According to the CDC, four million Americans admit driving when they’ve had too much to drink. If we just count those that admit to driving drunk, then that means that alcohol-impaired drivers were on the road an estimated 112 million times last year.

A Sober Friend in Trouble for Driving Her Drunk Friend?

Erin Cox, captain of the North Andover Volleyball team, thought she was making the right decision when she got a call from her friend asking to be picked up because she was too drunk to drive. Little did Cox know she would be suspended for five games and lose her title of captain.

Woman Faces DUI Charge For Telling 911 She Was Too Drunk To Exit Car

Carol Frances Omeara, 55, was arrested after calling 911 saying she was too drunk to get out of her vehicle.

Jon Sandusky, Son of Jerry, Accused of Drunk Driving

Jerry Sandusky’s son, Jon was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Fargo police saw 36 year old Jon Sandusky making an illegal turn. After performing a field sobriety test, Lt. Joel Vettel decided he was driving under the influence.

Longer Bar Hours, More Drunken Drivers?

A proposal to lengthen the hours bars in Michigan could serve alcohol has some people worried it could result in more drunk driving and more crime. Supporters believe it will boost revenue and attract more young people. 

A Drunken Driver’s Plea to High School Students

Sarah Panzau, a very lucky survivor of drunken driving, is speaking at schools across the country to high school students. Panzau was given a zero percent chance of surviving after driving drunk ten years ago. 

Nursing Student Struck and Killed by Drunken Driver

A drunken driver recently killed a senior nursing student near Chico State University. Kristina Chesterman was announced brain dead in late September after she was hit riding her bike.

Free Beverages Worries a Drunk Driving Campaign Partner

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is concerned with Jacksonville Jaguar’s newest promotion. To generate revenue, the franchise offered two free drink vouchers with a minimum ticket purchase. MADD is a partner of the NFL and together they promote a safe experience for fans. With the Jaguar’s most recent promotion, MADD is worried they may do it again.