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Twin sisters involved in suspected fatal DUI crash

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

A fatal car accident in Seattle resulted in the death of one young woman and the injuries of two others on Halloween, according to KING 5. Reports show that the accident happened on Highway 20 of Oak Harbor when sisters Janeah and Janesah Goheen, both 17-years-old, together with friend Alysha Pi...

Washington Introduces Tougher BUI Laws

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Boating under the influence of alcohol (BUI) has been a criminal offense in Washington for quite some time, but new changes to BUI laws will significantly increase the penalties for this act. Effective July 28th, the fines for BUI will increase from $1,000 to up to $5,000 and criminal penalties m...

Seattle’s Seafair Festival Opens as New BUI Laws Take Effect

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Seafair, Seattle's month-long annual celebration, kicks off with Seafair weekend from August 2nd-4th. With a wide range of different events and activities for Washington residents of all ages to enjoy, the activity is sure to draw thousands to the Seattle area, including boaters looking to enjoy ...

Son of former Washington, DC mayor arrested for DUI

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

The son of former Washington, D.C. mayor and incumbent councilman Marion Barry was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and marijuana possession in Virginia on Friday night, August 16. According to investigators, police apprehended 33-year-old Marion Christopher Barry after...

Texas Prosecutors drop DUI charge against Walmart heiress

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

DUI charges filed against Walmart heiress Alice Walton in 2011 were dismissed by Texas prosecutors on Monday, September 9. According to Parker County, Texas Prosecutor John Forest, the suspension of the Texas Highway patrol trooper who carried out the arrest prompted the prosecution to drop the c...

Ex NBA star, Tom Chambers, apprehended for DUI suspicion

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Retired NBA superstar, Tom Chambers was pulled over by police on Saturday, December 7 under suspicion of drunk driving. The incident occurred when Scottsdale Police saw the vehicle of the 54-year-old former Phoenix Suns forward swerving into a bike lane. Chambers was stopped, arrested, and later...

Woman sentenced for fatal DUI crash in Kirkland

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

A woman who was involved in a car crash that killed one person and injured three others was sentenced to imprisonment due to being found guilty of driving under the influence on Friday, November 22. According to reports, 43-year-old Kelly Ann Hudson was sentenced to 130 months of imprisonment in...

Seahawks’ fullback player busted on DUI

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Seattle Seahawks' fullback player Spencer Ware was recently arrested and charged in Seattle for driving while intoxicated, a report on NWCN.com stated on Monday, January 13. According to police reports, the incident happened on January 12 when the 22-year-old footballer was pulled over by a stat...

Impaired drivers busted in two-vehicle crash

Posted by Unknown | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

A two-vehicle crash in Bellevue led to the arrest of two persons who were suspected to be impaired while driving, KING5.com reported on Thursday, February 27. According to reports the incident happened at around 2:00 a.m. when a vehicle driving 70 mph driven by a 29-year-old man crashed into ano...

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