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Former Florida deputy flees before fatal DUI crash trial

TAMPA, FL – In the wake of a harrowing vehicular calamity on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the families of Ricky Gongora and Chris Coroli languish in an agonizing state of suspended justice. The two men perished in April 2022, when their vehicle was struck by a speeding car, allegedly driven by Joshua Roloffs, who was purportedly inebriated at the time of the incident. The judicial system had slated Roloffs for trial on charges of vehicular …

Two Dead in Mesquite as Carefree Driver Causes Crash

MESQUITE, TX – A tragic three-vehicle collision on Highway 80 late Tuesday night resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with police attributing the cause to an intoxicated driver. The incident unfolded just east of Interstate 635, where authorities say a reckless driver collided with another vehicle, setting off a chain reaction that involved a motorcycle. Witnesses reported the suspect, identified as 46-year-old Kevin Jackson, was driving erratically in an Audi SUV, weaving through eastbound …

Ex-LAPD Officer Admits Guilt in Tragic DUI Crash That Killed Three on Freeway

Los Angeles — A former LAPD officer, Edgar Verduzco, 34, admitted guilt to murder and DUI charges following a fatal high-speed collision that claimed the lives of three family members in 2017. The crash, which occurred while Verduzco was off-duty, involved excessive speed and resulted in a devastating fire on the San Gabriel River Freeway in Santa Fe Springs. On that tragic night of September 26, 2017, Verduzco’s vehicle, traveling at an estimated 151 mph, …

Oakdale Mother Arrested While Escaping, Faces Charges in Fatal DUI Crash That Claimed Her Child’s Life

Oakdale, Calif. — An Oakdale woman has been apprehended on charges related to a fatal DUI crash that claimed the life of her young child. Authorities reported that the suspect, whose name has been withheld to protect the minor’s identity, was attempting to evade a pending murder charge related to the incident when she was arrested late Thursday evening. According to law enforcement officials, the tragic event unfolded in June when the woman was driving …

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 …