On Monday, August 18, a 32-year-old woman whose name has not yet been released was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated with her four children in the car with her, according to news reports at Fox 17 and Mlive.com. This is the woman’s second drunk driving offense; she was convicted…
On Friday, August 8, several people considered “major players” in an Orlando-based drug organization were arrested, according to News 13. Authorities uncovered an elaborate drug trafficking ring in which overnight shipments of drugs originating in California including cocaine and marijuana were arriving at hotels in Orlando, a sting the authorities…
On August 13, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced that Monique Gray, owner and operator of MO Tax Services in Detroit, had been sentenced to 30 days in prison for filing a false federal income tax return. Gray also owns a trucking company, U&M XSpress, Inc. Gray pleaded guilty…
Most people who choose to drive in an intoxicated state (even though they probably don’t think they are intoxicated) believe they are perfectly alert and capable. Even a couple of alcoholic drinks can impair your ability to think clearly and react swiftly. Most individuals believe they are “fine” to drive,…
According to an article at Cincinnati.com, more than a quarter of the 85,000 parents with child support cases cannot drive now because their driver’s licenses have been suspended. In Hamilton County, it is reported that 23,541 licenses have been suspended due to non-payment of back child support. This is a…
In July of 2013, seven individuals were indicted for the roles they played in a Detroit mortgage fraud operation. Those who were indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District Court of Michigan included Peter Allen, Suhail Hallak, Al Karana, Wasseem Shamoun, Joey Murad, Jeffrey Najor, and Jason…
In Booneville, MS in 2010, then 48-year-old Rebecca Jones allegedly killed her mother by shooting her twice, once in the arm, and once in the stomach. Jones maintains that her mother, Jane Jones, and herself were involved in a struggle over the gun when it fired accidentally. Rebecca Jones went…
Recently, a father and two sons were arrested in Fletcher, VT after one of the sons was involved in a single-vehicle rollover that left him with injuries. According to WPTZ News Channel 5, 22-year-old Joshua B. Woodward’s vehicle rolled on Cambridge Road near Metcalf Pond Road in Fletcher. Woodward was…
On August 6, three Ironwood residents were arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at 248 W. Larch Street. During the search, members of the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team discovered methamphetamine, heroin, analogues, and firearms, according to an article at Upper Michigan’s Source. The three people arrested include Carly…
On Friday, August 8, 58-year-old Fred Horvath was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Henderson, NV. Horvath is the Assistant City Manager, and was placed on leave from his position while an investigation into the DUI incident continues, according to a news article at NBC News. Other…
