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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Grand Ledge Woman Gets 25-50 Years In Fatal Drunk-Driving Crash


Starr Kiogima-McGill, 28, was sentenced to 25 – 50 years in prison for driving drunk two years ago for causing a crash that killed her daughter.  Kiogima-McGill’s blood-alcohol level was at least three times the legal amount at the time of the crash. She was found guilty of second-degree murder and drunken driving causing death.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Carolyn Kesel Arrested For Alleged Drunk Driving After Drinking Vanilla Extract


Carolyn Kesel, 46, was arrested in early January and accused of drunk driving. She blew a .26 during a breathalyzer test and told authorities that she had been drinking vanilla extract.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Woman Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver At Home Recovering


Caroline Fouts was out celebrating her birthday before she was struck by John Cecil Jr.’s car back in December. Cecil hit Fouts in a crosswalk and continued to drive for about two blocks before finally coming to a stop. The whole time, Caroline was on top of the car.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Boy Dies From Injuries Sustained In’09 Drunk Driving Crash


Abdallah Khader was just two-years-old when Stewart Richardson was drunk and crashed into his family’s car back in 2009. That crash damaged 80 percent of Abdallah’s brain and left him in a vegetative state. Abdallah, now eight-years-old, died from his injuries this week.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

New 2015 Laws Aim To Crack Down On Drunk Drivers


New DWI laws have come into effect for the New Year in Louisiana. The new law has first-time drunk driving offenders facing a minimum of a $300 fine, as well as 10 days in jail.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Drunk Driver Kills Bronx Livery Passenger


Hernan Vega, 37-years-old, was driving on the Cross Bronx Expressway when he rear-ended a stopped cab at a red light, killing the female patron. Pamela Pimentel, 27, was pronounced dead New Year’s Day, while the 54-year-old driver, Mercury Marquis is in stable condition.

Monday, January 5, 2015

106 Arrested In Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown


San Luis Obispo County in California was determined to crackdown on drunk drivers this holiday season. They advertised their “Avoid the 14” DUI campaign for almost a month.