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Drunken Ambulance Heist Leads to High-Stakes Chase

TAMPA, FL – A bizarre incident unfolded in Tampa over the weekend when a man allegedly commandeered an ambulance and led authorities on a chaotic pursuit. The suspect, Michael Escalon, 43, is now facing serious charges, including DUI and grand theft. Escalon reportedly took the ambulance from HCA South Tampa Hospital after being denied a ride home by emergency staff. He claimed to have been drinking for two days, a statement that was evident in …

Santa Rosa Jury Convicts Driver of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal 2022 DUI Motorcycle Collision

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — A Sonoma County Superior Court jury convicted a man on Thursday for his involvement in a deadly hit-and-run incident last year that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old motorcyclist. Charles Allen Bernhardy was found guilty of second-degree murder and several other charges related to the 2022 collision. The fatal event took place on September 6, 2022, near the intersection of Fountaingrove Parkway and Sedgemoore Drive. Responding to reports of a …

Hero Officer Killed in Hospital Shooting Remembered for Lifesaving Impact in DUI Prevention

York, PA – A visit to UPMC Memorial Hospital transformed into a scene of panic and terror for Betsy Small and others present, as alarms blared announcing the presence of an armed intruder. The incident, reflecting an alarming trend of violence in health care settings, unfolded rapidly, turning a Saturday routine into extraordinary chaos. Small was visiting her mother at the hospital on the morning of February 22 when the facility’s loudspeakers suddenly erupted with …

Albuquerque man charged after drive-by shooting

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – An investigation by the Albuquerque Police Department on the evening of September 28, 2023, led to the arrest of a man suspected of firing gunshots from a moving vehicle. The incident unfolded in a neighborhood where residents reported frequent gunfire, prompting a swift police response. Officers arrived at the scene following reports of shots fired in the area. As they canvassed the neighborhood, they encountered a group of individuals who claimed to …

Heartbreaking Courtroom Drama: Families of 2 Kids Face Killer Driver

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Two families gathered in a Suffolk County courtroom to face the man responsible for a tragic wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of their teenage sons on Long Island. The emotional sentencing hearing was marked by tears and heartfelt statements from grieving parents and siblings. In 2023, Drew Hassan and Ethan Falkowitz, both 14, were killed when Amandeep Singh, 36, collided with their vehicle. The boys had been returning home from …

LAPD Sergeant Arrested After Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run

SANTA ANA, CA – An officer from the Los Angeles Police Department is facing serious charges following a tragic incident in Orange County. Authorities have arrested LAPD Sergeant Carlos Cornel, accusing him of fatally striking a pedestrian while driving under the influence and fleeing the scene. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Emmanuel Salvador Gonzalez, was walking in Tustin early Saturday morning when he was hit by a vehicle. Authorities were alerted to the scene, where …

Garner Community Mourns as New Details Emerge in Tragic DUI Crash that Claimed Local Family

Garner, N.C. — In a devastating incident last summer on U.S. Highway 70 at New Rand Road, a local family tragically lost their lives, stirring grief and outrage within the community. Tyler and Susan Campbell, along with their son, Miles, were killed when their vehicle was struck by a driver allegedly under the influence. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Jordan Porter, is reported to have run a red light, leading to the fatal collision that …

Lenexa Resident Faces Second-Degree Murder Charges Following Fatal DUI Collision

Lenexa, KS — A Lenexa woman faces second-degree murder charges following a fatal crash that resulted in the death of a Shawnee woman, highlighting ongoing concerns over impaired driving. The tragic incident, which took place on a busy local highway, has stirred community debate on road safety and legal accountability. Authorities reported that the suspect, whose name has been withheld pending further investigation, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the …

Fatal Fresno DUI Crash Leads to Murder Charges; Suspect Arraigned from Hospital Bed

Fresno, Calif. — Joal Campbell, the driver implicated in a deadly crash that claimed two lives in central Fresno earlier this week, was charged with two counts of murder, officials reported. The collision occurred on Monday night when Campbell allegedly ran a red light and collided with a truck, leading to the deaths of 71-year-old Robert Castro Ruiz and 62-year-old Raymond Leigh Sandoval. During a hospital-based court appearance on Friday, Fresno County Superior Court Judge …

Repeat DUI Offender Faces Murder Charges After Fatal New Year’s Day Crash Kills Pregnant Woman in Gilroy

GILROY, Calif. — A man from Mountain View faces murder charges after a fatal crash that claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby on New Year’s Day, officials said. The accused, identified as 50-year-old Jesus Carlos Temores, reportedly had a blood-alcohol concentration twice the legal limit during the accident according to court documents. Temores’ previous record includes four DUI convictions, adding gravity to the charges filed against him by the Santa …