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Clay County deputy arrested, charged with DUI following crash while on duty, deputies say
Read full article: Clay County deputy arrested, charged with DUI following crash while on duty, deputies sayA Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Friday and is accused of driving under the influence following a crash that happened while he was on duty, officials said.
‘What he took from us is irreplaceable’ Family of man killed in DUI crash in Clay County react to driver’s sentencing
Read full article: ‘What he took from us is irreplaceable’ Family of man killed in DUI crash in Clay County react to driver’s sentencingA local family said they are one step closer to healing after the driver who killed their loved one on New Year’s Eve in Middleburg was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for DUI manslaughter.
Man charged with DUI manslaughter crash that killed 3 pleads not guilty
Read full article: Man charged with DUI manslaughter crash that killed 3 pleads not guiltyLopez Vazquez appeared for an arraignment Thursday morning on three counts of DUI manslaughter and a fourth count of DUI with property damage. A not guilty plea was entered through an interpreter.
Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI crash on Westside sentenced to 5 years in prison
Read full article: Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI crash on Westside sentenced to 5 years in prisonA woman who was accused of driving under the influence in a fatal 2020 crash on the Westside pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison.
Celebrating Independence Day? Drink responsibly.
Read full article: Celebrating Independence Day? Drink responsibly.As people continue to celebrate Independence Day, officials are warning people to drink responsibly. The National Safety Council predicts 600 people will die in a crash during the July 4th holiday period.
March historically known for spike in DUIs, transportation officials say
Read full article: March historically known for spike in DUIs, transportation officials sayHistorically, the month of March has a higher propensity for DUIs in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Free Uber and cab rides in Jacksonville and St. Augustine on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Free Uber and cab rides in Jacksonville and St. Augustine on New Year’s EveStart your New Year off safely and responsibly by making sure you get a ride home after celebrating with friends and family. Jacksonville law firm Farah & Farah is sponsoring free rides home on New Year’s Eve.
Cracking down on DUI traffic violations, JSO vows to make highways safer this holiday season
Read full article: Cracking down on DUI traffic violations, JSO vows to make highways safer this holiday seasonThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Friday at an afternoon news conference the results of a recent operation that led to 33 DUI-related arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Man charged with DUI manslaughter nearly 2 years after fatal hit-and-run
Read full article: Man charged with DUI manslaughter nearly 2 years after fatal hit-and-runNearly two years after a deadly hit-and-run crash on U.S. 1 in St. Johns County, the Florida Highway Patrol announced Wednesday that a 65-year-old driver has been charged with DUI manslaughter.
Woman arrested for causing wrong-way crash while driving under the influence
Read full article: Woman arrested for causing wrong-way crash while driving under the influenceA 62-year-old woman was arrested Monday night for causing a crash while driving under the influence, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Devastating’: Clay County mother reflects on 3 years since infant was killed in DUI crash
Read full article: ‘Devastating’: Clay County mother reflects on 3 years since infant was killed in DUI crashThe Christmas season has not been the same for Abby Eberwein and her family since the tragic 2018 death of her 6-month-old daughter, Sophie Grace Leon-Friesenhahn.
Driver faces DUI charges in crash that injured Jacksonville officer
Read full article: Driver faces DUI charges in crash that injured Jacksonville officerAndres Florez, 31, is charged with DUI in the Feb. 6 crash that injured an officer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 31-year-old man was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence in the crash that injured a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office veteran. Andres Fernando Florez of Jacksonville faces misdemeanor DUI charges in the crash, which happened early Saturday on New Kings Road near Edgewood Boulevard, according to the Sheriff’s Office. AdFlorez was behind the wheel of the car that hit Wilson, according to his arrest report. Florez is charged with driving under the influence, DUI accompanied by a minor and DUI causing property damage or injury.
Woman Who Livestreamed Crash That Killed 14-Year-Old Sister Is Released From Prison
Read full article: Woman Who Livestreamed Crash That Killed 14-Year-Old Sister Is Released From PrisonThe California woman who livestreamed a DUI car crash, and continued filming as her sister lay dying in a field, has been released on parole, authorities said. Obdulia Sanchez, now 20, was released Sept. 21 after being sentenced last year to six years and four months in prison. Her 14-year-old sister, Jacqueline, was in the passenger seat, and a friend was riding in the back. The elder sister, whose blood alcohol content was .106 more than an hour after the crash, continued filming. RELATED STORIESFatal Colorado Crash Livestreamed on YouTubeTeen Who Allegedly Livestreamed Crash That Killed Sister, 14, Said She Did it To Raise Money For FuneralTeen Who Livestreamed Crash That Killed Younger Sister, Gets 6 Years in Prison
South Carolina Woman Who Said She Was Too 'Pretty' for Jail Gets No Time Behind Bars
Read full article: South Carolina Woman Who Said She Was Too 'Pretty' for Jail Gets No Time Behind BarsLauren Cutshaw went viral last year when she said she was too pretty to go to jail as she was arrested for DUI. Now, the judge in her case seems to agree as 34-year-old Cutshaw is being given a sweet deal, including no time behind bars. Her bratty whining on the way to jail went viral last year. I graduated from a really good, a really good university. RELATED STORIES'DUI Bride' Fakes Wedding Day Rush After Being Pulled Over by CopsMan Arrested for DUI Tells Cops He Only Drank at Stop Signs, Not While Driving: PoliceSouth Carolina Woman Claims to Be Too 'Pretty' for Jail
Police: Teacher charged with DUI hit tree with child in car
Read full article: Police: Teacher charged with DUI hit tree with child in carJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A teacher at Kernan Middle School was arrested and charged with DUI after he crashed into a tree with a child in the car, according to a report from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. According to his arrest report, Giaimo told police he had "maybe four to five beers" before leaving his friend's house. Giaimo told police he was going too fast when he hit the tree, the report said. According to the arrest report, Giaimo was given a field sobriety test, which showed numerous indicators of impairment. A statement from Duval County Public Schools reads:"With school being out for summer break, the teacher is not in the classroom.