After what seems like a concurring of legal issues, most recent the arrest of Aaron Hernandez, linked to the National Football League over recent years, there is a rising sense among NFL followers that teams should be holding their players to a higher standard of overall character. These Infamous cases…
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Famous Acitivist Erin Brockovich Arrested for Drunk Boating
Acclaimed environmental activist, Erin Brockovich, was arrested on Friday, June 8 near Boulder City, Arizona and booked with operating under the influence charges. The Nevada Department of Wildlife released information that one of their game wardens stationed at Lake Mead observed Brockovich straining to dock her boat. Upon approaching Brockovich…
Tragic Vehicular Accident Dampens Community
On May 16th in Rancho Penasquitos, an 18-year-old young man named Timothy Barnette was driving east on state Route 56 near Black Mountain Road in his 2002 sport utility Range Rover. At around 9:40 a.m. he veered across the center median and head-on into another car driving westbound. The other…
Too Much Merriment ~ Be Aware San Diego Law Enforcement is Out There
Many are of you are truly enjoying this merry season by celebrating with friends and family. This joyous time of year is filled with festivities, good food, holiday cocktails, and fun. Unfortunately, news reports indicate that some holiday celebrators had too much merriment, and then made the unwise decision to…
San Diego Law Enforcement is Cracking Down on DUIs to Help Save Lives!
As you celebrate this holiday season at festive parties filled with family, friends, and fun, please keep in mind that San Diego Law Enforcement is cracking down on DUIs to help save lives! “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is the task force campaign being launched by law enforcement from…
Honor National Drunk Driving Prevention Month ~ Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly
With DUI’s on the rise during this festive time of year, it is a great time to remember how important it is to celebrate responsibly. In fact, the merrymaking month of December has been designated as the National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention month because it is a time when…
Mom Charged in DUI Crash that Killed 5-year-old Daughter and Playmate
A Chula Vista mom is ordered to stand trial for DUI crash that that resulted in the deaths of her beloved 5-year-old daughter and her daughter’s 5-year-old friend. The 22-year-old mom, who is accused of drunk driving, veered off the road and crashed into the Otay Lake Reservoir. Although rescue…
San Diego Teacher Arrested After Fleeing DUI Checkpoint
It was not a fun Friday night for local school teacher, Bret Helvig. According to news reports, the teacher tried to avoid a DUI checkpoint by jumping on the freeway. After leading San Diego police on a short pursuit, he was caught and arrested. The thirty-eight-year-old, Helvig, drove onto Interstate…
Dental Assistant Found Fatally Stabbed in Carlsbad
This last Friday the tragic murder of a beloved Carlsbad Dental Assistant sadly transpired. Authorities reported that on Friday, November 9, 2012, JoAnne Javier was found stabbed to death in her car of the parking lot where she worked. The 24-year-old, who was late returning from her break, was discovered…
DUI Suspect Arrested after Smashing into Concrete Center Divider
A San Marcos woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after she tried to make a U-turn on the Interstate 15 freeway in Temecula ~ ramming her truck into the center median, CHP officials said. Apparently, she was so intoxicated that she tried to drive right through the concrete divider…