DUI
Coverage of DUI in the Nexus archive.
- CHP officer suffers major injuries in head-on crash with alleged drunk driver
A California Highway Patrol officer was hospitalized with major injuries after a head-on crash involving an alleged DUI driver. The suspect, 34-year-old Derek Skinner of Santa Paula, crashed into the patrol car in the Grimes Canyon area of Ventura County while heading northbound on Grimes Canyon Road.
- Radio DJ “Shaggy” confirms he is no longer on Z104
Brandon "Shaggy" Stokes announced his departure from Z104 radio station, following a 25-year tenure in Norfolk. His separation from the station occurred after he received sentencing for DUI and obstruction of justice.
- Motorcycle rider dead following DUI crash along Highway 83 last month
A motorcycle rider's passenger died following a DUI crash that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on July 30 at the Highway 83 and Shoup Road interchange. The accident involved a car, driven by Evan R. Fields, turning left onto Shoup Road, hitting a motorcycle traveling northbound on Highway 83. Fields was subsequently taken into custody for DUI and additional pending charges.
- Video: Driver charged with DUI after crashing into Franklin police cruiser on I-65
A driver was charged with DUI after crashing into a Franklin Police Department patrol vehicle on Interstate 65 near CoolSprings Galleria. The incident occurred during an investigation of an earlier crash, with the officer outside the cruiser, avoiding potential serious injury. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and emphasizing the dangers faced by first responders at roadside scenes.
- Driver charged with 4th DUI after THP trooper injured in crash on I-65
A 40-year-old woman was charged with a fourth DUI after a crash on Interstate 65 in Nashville that injured a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. She was taken into custody following the incident.
- Woman charged with DUI after hitting Franklin Police cruiser
A woman has been charged with DUI after colliding with a Franklin Police cruiser. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, according to police.
- Trooper hurt in crash on I-65, driver charged with DUI 4th offense, THP says
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was injured during a traffic stop on I-65. The driver involved was charged with a fourth offense of DUI.
- Driver facing charges after THP trooper injured in crash near Nashville
A driver collided with a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle on I-65 near Nashville, injuring a trooper and facing charges. Corina McDaniel, 40, was charged with DUI, vehicular assault, and simple possession after rear-ending the patrol car, which then struck a stopped vehicle. Trooper Steven Burnette, 27, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Woman facing DUI charges after arrest with 2-month-old found in front seat
Tylasia Bennett, a 25-year-old woman from South Florida, is facing DUI charges and child neglect after being arrested with a 2-month-old baby in the front passenger seat of her vehicle. Police reported she failed field sobriety tests and had food covering the child's body, claiming the baby was moved to the front seat due to crying.
- San Jose driver arrested after deadly hit-and-run
A suspected DUI driver was arrested in San Jose following a deadly hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred on Bernal Road near Via Del Oro just after 2 a.m., with the driver operating a black 2017 Chevy pickup truck.
- Alleged DUI driver leads Petaluma police on high-speed pursuit
An alleged DUI driver in Petaluma led police on a high-speed pursuit, traveling at nearly double the speed limit. The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. on Thursday on East Washington Street near Highway.
- Man arrested for 2 DUIs in 12 hours in Sumner County, sheriff’s office says
Davis Fyke was arrested twice in 12 hours for alleged DUIs in Sumner County, first after a hit-and-run and unconsciousness at a state park, then later for driving off-road while intoxicated. His bond was set at $125,000.
- 2nd DUI arrest for man in Sumner County in 12 hours
Davis Fyke was arrested for a second DUI in Sumner County within 12 hours after a hit-and-run incident in Gallatin. The arrests occurred on Saturday night.
- Man pleads guilty to DUI crash that killed mother of 2, led to lawsuits against suburban bar
A man pleaded guilty to a DUI crash that killed a mother of two and resulted in lawsuits against a suburban bar. The family of the deceased mother is pursuing legal action.
- Suspected DUI wrong-way crash sends 2 to hospital in Commerce City
A suspected DUI wrong-way crash in Commerce City caused a head-on collision on Colorado Boulevard, injuring two drivers who were hospitalized with likely serious injuries. The incident led to road closures, and the Federal Highway Administration states such crashes account for 14% of U.S. traffic fatalities annually.
- 2 injured after a head-on collision on Highway 61, driver suspected of DUI arrested
Two drivers were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Highway 61 near White Bear Township. The 25-year-old Toyota Rav4 driver was arrested for suspected DUI and is awaiting a blood test, while the Honda CRV driver's condition remains unspecified.
- Tony Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest
Tony Romo is on leave from CBS Sports following his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence. He declined a breathalyzer test and received three citations, including possession of an open alcoholic beverage in his vehicle and refusing a test for intoxication. Romo is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21.
- Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo had an open bottle of alcohol in his car when arrested, police say
Tony Romo, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Milwaukee on July 23. Police found an open container of alcohol in his vehicle and cited him for failing field sobriety tests and refusing a breathalyzer test. Romo has a court appearance scheduled for September 21.
- Family mourns firefighter killed in Temecula drunk driving crash; driver charged with murder, DUI
A wildland firefighter was killed in a DUI crash in Temecula. The driver involved in the crash has been charged with murder and DUI. The firefighter's family attended the court proceeding.
- DUI driver crashes car into home in Lauderhill, police say
A DUI driver crashed their car into a vacant home in Lauderhill at 1:30 a.m. on Northwest 43rd Terrace, resulting in no injuries. The driver was arrested for impairment and taken into custody, though their identity remains unreleased. The incident is under investigation.
- Boater charged in deadly river crash tested double legal limit for DUI, prosecutors say
Richard Stevenson, 45, faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after his Southbay pontoon struck another boat on the Fox River, killing a 48-year-old woman and injuring two others. Tests showed his blood alcohol concentration was .200, double Illinois' legal limit of .08. Stevenson has prior DUI and reckless driving charges and remains in custody.
- ICE confirms 13 arrests made at popular swimming location
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 13 individuals in Caldwell County at Wilson Creek for being in the country illegally. Many of those detained had criminal histories, including DUI convictions and illegal entry. Wilson Creek is a popular summer swimming destination for families from Charlotte.
- Driver arrested following pursuit in reportedly stolen car
A suspected DUI driver was arrested after a police chase in a reportedly stolen vehicle in Aurora, according to Aurora police. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.
- North Miami woman arrested in DUI crash that left child with severe brain injuries, FHP says
A North Miami woman was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing into a Road Ranger truck on Interstate 95, causing severe brain injuries to one of her children and injuring two others. Blood tests confirmed her blood alcohol concentration exceeded Florida's legal limit, leading to her arrest two weeks later.
- Suspected DUI Driver Stops for Gas Mid-Chase Before Arrest in Pasadena
A suspected DUI driver led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase from the West Valley to Pasadena, stopping to fill up on gas before abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot with two passengers. All three individuals were arrested after the pursuit.
- Woman sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to deadly 2025 wrong-way DUI crash on Florida Turnpike
Sunshine Perez was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a DUI-related manslaughter charge in a 2025 wrong-way crash on the Florida Turnpike that killed 23-year-old Zeke Urrutia, a paramedic and Florida International University graduate. The crash, which occurred in Miramar, left Urrutia's family devastated, and Perez expressed remorse for her actions, which included driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
- Lawsuit: CSU student wrongly arrested for DUI, part of growing trend within Fort Collins Police Services
A Colorado State University student, Nathan May, sued the City of Fort Collins and two police officers for wrongful DUI arrest after being stopped for briefly driving without headlights. The lawsuit claims officers falsely accused him of impairment despite a negative breath test and blood results showing no drugs or alcohol.
- Machete-wielding suspect critically wounded after pursuit near Southern California hospital
A machete-wielding suspect was critically wounded after allegedly fleeing a DUI and road rage incident involving a Long Beach Fire Department ambulance transporting a patient. The incident prompted a SWAT response and police presence near UCI Medical Center in Southern California.
- 2 King County Metro buses hit in suspected DUI crash in Queen Anne
Two King County Metro buses were involved in a suspected DUI-related crash in Queen Anne near the Fremont Bridge just before 12:30 a.m. on Fourth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North.
- Oakland teen arrested for child endangerment, DUI after SF crash
An Oakland teenager faces child endangerment and DUI charges after allegedly fleeing police in San Francisco, crashing a vehicle with six passengers, including a 13-year-old. The incident occurred when officers spotted the vehicle driving erratically at 8 p.m.
- Miami police lieutenant found unconscious in pickup after US 1 DUI crash, arrest report states
A Miami Police Department lieutenant was found unconscious behind the wheel of a pickup truck after a crash on U.S. 1 in Coconut Grove, leading to DUI charges and refusal to submit to testing. He was previously arrested in 2024 for domestic violence allegations, though that case no longer appears in court records.
- Miami police lieutenant cuffed on DUI charge; it’s not his first arrest
Miami Police Department Lt. Thomas Carroll was arrested on a DUI charge and for refusing a breathalyzer test after license suspension. He has been suspended pending an internal investigation, and previously faced a domestic violence arrest in late 2024 that is no longer in court records.
- Miami Police lieutenant suspended, relieved of duty after arrest for DUI
Miami Police Lieutenant Thomas Carroll was arrested for driving under the influence and has been suspended and relieved of duty pending an internal affairs investigation. He was previously relieved of duty in December 2024 after being arrested on a domestic violence charge.
- Chase involving Cybertruck driver ends in crash, standoff on 118 Freeway in Chatsworth
A suspected DUI driver in a Tesla Cybertruck was taken into custody after a chase that resulted in a crash and standoff on the 118 Freeway in Chatsworth. The incident occurred overnight and involved a confrontation between law enforcement and the driver.
- Cybertruck driver arrested for DUI after Los Angeles pursuit crash
A Tesla Cybertruck driver was arrested for driving under the influence after a police pursuit that ended in a crash near the 118 Freeway in Los Angeles. California Highway Patrol officers were assisting the Los Angeles Police Department during the incident.
- 3, including baby, ejected during rollover crash; driver charged with DUI
A 38-year-old driver was arrested after a rollover crash on Interstate 84 in Oregon left three passengers, including a 9-month-old baby, seriously injured. The driver, Cullen Michael Derr, faces charges of DUI, reckless driving, and third-degree assault following the incident.
- 3, including baby, ejected during rollover crash; driver charged with DUI
A 38-year-old driver was arrested after a rollover crash on Oregon's Interstate 84 ejected three passengers, including a 9-month-old baby, who sustained serious injuries. The driver, Cullen Michael Derr, faces charges of DUI, reckless driving, and third-degree assault.
- 3, including baby, ejected during rollover crash; driver charged with DUI
A 38-year-old driver was arrested after a rollover crash on Interstate 84 in Oregon left three passengers, including a 9-month-old baby, seriously injured. The driver, Cullen Michael Derr, faces charges of DUI, reckless driving, and third-degree assault following the incident.
- Nantucket official seen slurring words with open White Claws in her car in embarrassing DUI arrest video
A Nantucket official was arrested for DUI after being seen slurring words and having open White Claws in her car. A police officer reported detecting a strong odor of alcohol from her breath during the incident.
- DUI driver in fake sheriff’s vehicle ironically arrested by California Highway Patrol
Kevin Michael Silva was arrested by the California Highway Patrol for allegedly drunk driving in a fake sheriff's vehicle while impersonating a deputy.