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Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy Freeway
Read full article: Woman arrested after allegedly killing man changing tire on Katy FreewayA Houston woman, Maggie Anne Louise Weber, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after allegedly killing Lee Rodgers, who was changing a tire on the Katy Freeway.
Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’A Texas DPS trooper is making a promising recovery in the hospital after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver in northwest Harris County .
Texas DPS trooper hit by suspected drunk driver in NW Harris county while conducting traffic stop
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper hit by suspected drunk driver in NW Harris county while conducting traffic stopAuthorities say the driver hit the DPS trooper and kept on going for at least a block before getting out of their car and trying to take off on foot.
Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s attorney blames ‘medical episode’ for DWI arrest
Read full article: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s attorney blames ‘medical episode’ for DWI arrestHarris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who recently faced a driving while intoxicated charge, appeared in court Tuesday. Her lawyer revealed that a breath test showed no alcohol in her system, attributing the incident to a medical episode. Johnson, known for her work on high-profile cases like the AJ Armstrong trial, seeks privacy as she addresses her health. What are your thoughts on this development?
Law enforcement officers around Greater Houston ramp up patrol to combat drunk driving ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Read full article: Law enforcement officers around Greater Houston ramp up patrol to combat drunk driving ahead of Fourth of July holidayThe Houston Police Department (HPD) DWI Task Force, in collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), has announced a joint initiative to combat drunk driving.
Woman flown to hospital by Life Flight after being ejected in Crosby crash
Read full article: Woman flown to hospital by Life Flight after being ejected in Crosby crashA woman was critically injured and later stabilized after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash at the intersection of FM-2100 and Stroker in Crosby early Friday morning.
GRAPHIC: Suspected drunk driver, believed to be airline employee, arrested after hitting 2 cyclists near DFW Airport
Read full article: GRAPHIC: Suspected drunk driver, believed to be airline employee, arrested after hitting 2 cyclists near DFW AirportThe heart-stopping video shows the horrific moment a former American Airlines cargo worker hit two cyclists near the airport last week. WARNING! This video may be disturbing to watch.
‘Highly intoxicated’ woman arrested for DWI, shooting other driver during road rage in east downtown Houston
Read full article: ‘Highly intoxicated’ woman arrested for DWI, shooting other driver during road rage in east downtown HoustonHouston PD Lt. Willkens said a woman he described as "highly intoxicated" sideswiped another vehicle and when that driver confronted her, she started shooting at them through her vehicle.
‘Covered in her brother’s blood’: Mom speaks on teen drunk driving after her 2 kids were involved in deadly DUI wreck
Read full article: ‘Covered in her brother’s blood’: Mom speaks on teen drunk driving after her 2 kids were involved in deadly DUI wreckA Montogomery County mother shared a heartbreaking story with the community in an effort to highlight the dangers of teenage drunk driving as summer break begins.’
Harris County deputy arrested, cold White Claw can found in car after crash
Read full article: Harris County deputy arrested, cold White Claw can found in car after crashThe arresting officer noted in his report he smelled alcohol on Harris Co. deputy Dennis Palmer and found a can of White Claw that was “cold to the touch.” Palmer claimed he drank that White Claw “ four days before the crash” but admitted “he had taken Adderall and Gabapentin.”
Fort Bend County enforces ‘No Refusal’ weekend to crack down on impaired drivers over spring break, St. Patrick’s Day
Read full article: Fort Bend County enforces ‘No Refusal’ weekend to crack down on impaired drivers over spring break, St. Patrick’s DayFort Bend County is enforcing a "No Refusal" weekend to crack down on impaired drivers.
Drunk driver pulled over for street racing leads deputies on chase near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Drunk driver pulled over for street racing leads deputies on chase near Gulf FreewayA woman accused of driving while intoxicated was arrested for street racing and then leading deputy constables on a high-speed chase near the Gulf Freeway Sunday, the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office said.
‘Given me purpose’: Woman creates ‘Trees of Angels’ to honor drunk driving victims
Read full article: ‘Given me purpose’: Woman creates ‘Trees of Angels’ to honor drunk driving victimsMindy Red adorns 10 Christmas trees on her front lawn. She isn’t messing with decorations but instead fixing pictures of drunk driving victims.
Remembering Kelsey Nalepa: 8-year-old killed in crash involving drunk driver gets highway sign in League City
Read full article: Remembering Kelsey Nalepa: 8-year-old killed in crash involving drunk driver gets highway sign in League CityIn honor of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis and Haley Hernandez were able to speak with a League City couple whose daughter was killed in a crash involving a drunk driver in 2017.
Repeat drunk driver gets 50 years for killing 2 Galveston teens in crash hours after being released from custody for DWI
Read full article: Repeat drunk driver gets 50 years for killing 2 Galveston teens in crash hours after being released from custody for DWIA repeat drunk driver has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing two Galveston teens in a crash in 2022, Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady announced Monday.
Woman accused of driving intoxicated on Katy Freeway with unrestrained infant in car
Read full article: Woman accused of driving intoxicated on Katy Freeway with unrestrained infant in carA woman has been arrested, accused of driving intoxicated with her unrestrained infant in the car on the Katy Freeway in west Houston.
HPD officer arrested, relieved of duty for driving while intoxicated, department says
Read full article: HPD officer arrested, relieved of duty for driving while intoxicated, department saysAn officer with the Houston Police Department was arrested for driving while intoxicated Thursday, the department confirmed.
Houston area law enforcement teaming up to protect citizens from intoxicated drivers Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Houston area law enforcement teaming up to protect citizens from intoxicated drivers Labor Day weekendThis Labor Day weekend, law enforcement agencies across the Houston area are teaming up to protect Houstonians from unsafe drivers. Harris County Precinct One Constables are collaborating with multiple agencies to find and arrest intoxicated drivers on the roads.
Man previously convicted of DWI arrested, accused of driving children without car seats, open containers inside vehicle
Read full article: Man previously convicted of DWI arrested, accused of driving children without car seats, open containers inside vehicleA man who was convicted before for driving while intoxicated has been arrested again, this time for driving impaired while children were inside his vehicle, Constable Mark Herman’s Office said
Mother suspected of driving while intoxicated with her young children inside following major crash
Read full article: Mother suspected of driving while intoxicated with her young children inside following major crashA mother has been charged after being accused of driving while intoxicated with her children inside the vehicle following a two-vehicle crash, according to Harris County Constable Pct. 4 deputies
Repeat DWI offender accused of driving while intoxicated with his 5-year-old child inside vehicle
Read full article: Repeat DWI offender accused of driving while intoxicated with his 5-year-old child inside vehicleA repeat DWI offender is accused of driving while intoxicated with his 5-year-old child inside the vehicle on Friday, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Houston man sentenced to 22 years for DWI crash that killed 6-year-old stepdaughter
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 22 years for DWI crash that killed 6-year-old stepdaughterA Houston man was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his 6-year-old stepdaughter in a 2021 crash where he was driving while intoxicated, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
Memorial Day DWI initiative in Harris County designed to fast-track drunk-driver investigations
Read full article: Memorial Day DWI initiative in Harris County designed to fast-track drunk-driver investigationsThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Harris County Constables, the Texas Department of Public Safety, American Automobile Association (AAA) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving have joined forces ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend to crack down on drunk drivers across the county.
Porsche driver accused of fatally striking pedestrian violates bond weeks after charged with intoxication manslaughter
Read full article: Porsche driver accused of fatally striking pedestrian violates bond weeks after charged with intoxication manslaughterThe woman accused of hitting and killing a man who was walking on a sidewalk in Montrose has apparently already violated her bond, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office.
Suspect admits to drinking alcohol, taking pills before crash that killed man leaving Taylor Swift concert
Read full article: Suspect admits to drinking alcohol, taking pills before crash that killed man leaving Taylor Swift concertCharges may be upgraded against the suspected drunk driver accused of hitting and killing a Katy man who was on his way home from the Taylor Swift concert Friday night.
Woman suspected of driving while intoxicated with child crashes into multiple cars, trees, house in NW Harris County
Read full article: Woman suspected of driving while intoxicated with child crashes into multiple cars, trees, house in NW Harris CountyA woman who was previously convicted of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger has been charged with the same crime again following multiple crashes in northwest Harris County, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Chase involving wanted Louisiana man with toddler ends in rollover crash on East Freeway; suspect showed signs of intoxication: HPD
Read full article: Chase involving wanted Louisiana man with toddler ends in rollover crash on East Freeway; suspect showed signs of intoxication: HPDA man accused of driving while intoxicated is in custody after leading authorities on a chase before a rollover crash that injured his 3-year-old child on the East Freeway Friday, the Houston Police Department said.
Man charged in crash after woman exits moving vehicle on North Freeway, leading to her death, police say
Read full article: Man charged in crash after woman exits moving vehicle on North Freeway, leading to her death, police sayCharges have been filed against a 23-year-old man who was driving a vehicle that a woman, somehow, managed to climb out of as it was traveling on the North Freeway Sunday night. That action led to the woman’s death, according to Houston police.
Repeat DWI offender arrested for driving intoxicated with 3 children in vehicle, deputies say
Read full article: Repeat DWI offender arrested for driving intoxicated with 3 children in vehicle, deputies sayA man who was out on bond for a DWI was arrested and charged again after deputies say he was caught driving intoxicated with three children in the car.
Man with 5 prior DWIs sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatal drunken driving crash
Read full article: Man with 5 prior DWIs sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatal drunken driving crashA Houston man with five prior convictions for driving while intoxicated was sentenced this week to 35 years in prison for killing another driver in a drunken driving crash in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.
Woman suspected of DWI crashes car into H&R Block storefront in northwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Woman suspected of DWI crashes car into H&R Block storefront in northwest Houston, police sayA woman suspected of driving while intoxicated was taken into custody after crashing into an H&B Block store in southwest Houston Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
No jail time again for repeat DWI offender who caused death of unborn child, documents show
Read full article: No jail time again for repeat DWI offender who caused death of unborn child, documents showA repeat DWI offender has been given probation again for driving around Houston’s streets while under the influence of alcohol, according to court documents.
DWI suspect strikes police officer, suspect accused in hit-and-run incident in SW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: DWI suspect strikes police officer, suspect accused in hit-and-run incident in SW Houston, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a DWI suspect struck a police officer and a suspect accused in a hit-and-run incident during a chase in southwest Houston Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
‘That was the last time I kissed him’; Woman grieving after husband dies in Heights crash that HPD officer is accused of mishandling
Read full article: ‘That was the last time I kissed him’; Woman grieving after husband dies in Heights crash that HPD officer is accused of mishandlingA Houston police officer was suspended for 10 days for mishandling a pedestrian crash investigation that killed a man while he was running in the Heights earlier this year, according to an internal department memo obtained by Axios Houston.
Deputy injured in DWI crash urges good Samaritans to check on at-fault driver before losing consciousness, authorities say
Read full article: Deputy injured in DWI crash urges good Samaritans to check on at-fault driver before losing consciousness, authorities sayA deputy who was injured in a crash caused by a suspected drunk driver told good Samaritans who arrived at the scene to help the driver of the other vehicle rather than checking on him, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspected drunk driver hits, kills man at bus stop in north Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver hits, kills man at bus stop in north Houston, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a suspected drunk driver fatally struck a man at a bus stop Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
18 undocumented immigrants with prior DWI convictions apprehended by ICE Houston
Read full article: 18 undocumented immigrants with prior DWI convictions apprehended by ICE HoustonEighteen undocumented immigrants residing in the Houston area who have previously been convicted of driving while intoxicated have since been apprehended, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston Field Office
Boating while intoxicated: Repeat offender arrested for drinking while operating jetski on Lake Houston, police say
Read full article: Boating while intoxicated: Repeat offender arrested for drinking while operating jetski on Lake Houston, police sayA man has been arrested after authorities said he was operating a jetski while intoxicated on Sunday.
Man on prescribed meds charged with DWI after he drove off I-45, crashed into light pole, police say
Read full article: Man on prescribed meds charged with DWI after he drove off I-45, crashed into light pole, police sayAuthorities in Shenandoah have charged a man with a DWI after he reportedly crashed into a light pole off I-45.
Watch live: Fourth of July weekend safety at center of HCSO news conference aimed at stopping drunken driving
Read full article: Watch live: Fourth of July weekend safety at center of HCSO news conference aimed at stopping drunken drivingThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office will announce its multi-agency DWI initiative ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
PHOTOS: Suspected drunk driver arrested after crashing into daycare in Fort Bend County
Read full article: PHOTOS: Suspected drunk driver arrested after crashing into daycare in Fort Bend County45-year-old Maribel Altuntas has been arrested and charged with a DWI after deputies say she rammed into a daycare after a night of drinking Thursday.
PHOTOS: Suspected drunk driver arrested after crashing into daycare in Fort Bend County
Read full article: PHOTOS: Suspected drunk driver arrested after crashing into daycare in Fort Bend County45-year-old Maribel Altuntas has been arrested and charged with a DWI after deputies say she rammed into a daycare after a night of drinking Thursday.
Woman arrested after crashing car, fleeing on foot showed signs of intoxication before bribing deputy with sex to let her go, Pct. 4 says
Read full article: Woman arrested after crashing car, fleeing on foot showed signs of intoxication before bribing deputy with sex to let her go, Pct. 4 saysAs Ortiz was being taken to jail, she attempted to bribe the deputy by offering him “sexual acts and cash in exchange to be let go,” authorities reported.
Driver ejected from car after crash in north Houston dies; second driver arrested for DWI: HCSO
Read full article: Driver ejected from car after crash in north Houston dies; second driver arrested for DWI: HCSOOne driver has died and another is facing charges after a crash in north Houston Friday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Suspected drunk driver leads officers on chase with child in vehicle near Midtown, police say
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver leads officers on chase with child in vehicle near Midtown, police sayA woman is in custody after leading Houston police officers on a chase Wednesday while a child was in the backseat, authorities said.
HPD: Man charged with DWI in ‘double at-fault’ crash that killed wrong-way driver on Gulf Freeway
Read full article: HPD: Man charged with DWI in ‘double at-fault’ crash that killed wrong-way driver on Gulf FreewayA chain reaction crash caused by a wrong-way driver on the Gulf Freeway early Monday led to one man’s death and another man being charged, according to Houston police.
Woman dies after being ejected from pickup truck in NW Houston; officer injured while diverting traffic following incident: HPD
Read full article: Woman dies after being ejected from pickup truck in NW Houston; officer injured while diverting traffic following incident: HPDPolice said a 28-year-old woman has died after being ejected from a pickup truck in a crash in northwest Houston Thursday.
HPD Sergeant, officer relieved of duty after Friendswood DWI incident
Read full article: HPD Sergeant, officer relieved of duty after Friendswood DWI incidentA spokesperson for the Houston Police Department said a sergeant and his wife, who is also an HPD officer, have both been relieved of duty pending the outcome of an internal investigation after a DWI incident in Friendswood.
Law enforcement agencies will be out in full force, cracking down on drunk driving this holiday weekend
Read full article: Law enforcement agencies will be out in full force, cracking down on drunk driving this holiday weekendThe holiday season is meant to be spent with family and friends, but according to law enforcement officials, it can also be one of the most dangerous times of the year starting the night before Thanksgiving.
Uber offers $20 off code to help prevent drinking and driving this holiday season
Read full article: Uber offers $20 off code to help prevent drinking and driving this holiday seasonMore parties, more outings and more fun doesn’t mean anyone should be driving irresponsibly. Harris County reportedly has the highest concentration of impaired driving fatalities in the entire state of Texas.
Bond set at $75,000 for mom charged with murder following DWI-related crash that killed 4-year-old daughter
Read full article: Bond set at $75,000 for mom charged with murder following DWI-related crash that killed 4-year-old daughterA mother has been charged with felony murder after causing a crash that killed her 4-year-old daughter and injured four other children early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Harris County sees surge in underage DWI offenses during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Harris County sees surge in underage DWI offenses during COVID-19 pandemicOver the last decade, the yearly numbers in Harris County for DWI-related fatalities have been near the top of the list nationwide. In fact, HPD’s DWI Task Force supervisor Sgt. Don Egdorf points to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stats, which show Houston leading the nation in 2019 with 155 DWI fatal crashes. The number topped Los Angeles County at 154, even though their population is double the size of Harris County.
Woman convicted of driving drunk and killing unborn child arrested again for DWI
Read full article: Woman convicted of driving drunk and killing unborn child arrested again for DWIRosahura Alecio of northwest Harris County said she has been forced to relive a tragedy after Saturday’s arrest of 61-year-old Donna Kurtz.
Accused drunk driver arrested after woman fatally struck near Uptown, police say
Read full article: Accused drunk driver arrested after woman fatally struck near Uptown, police sayHOUSTON – A woman accused of driving while intoxicated is in custody after a deadly accident Friday, police said. Police said the victim, a woman, was crossing Westheimer near Stoney Brook just after 1 a.m. when she was hit. The victim, who investigators said was not in a crosswalk area, died at the scene. Officers said the driver was arrested after failing her sobriety test.
‘You will be caught’: Montgomery County announces increased DWI enforcement through Thanksgiving weekend
Read full article: ‘You will be caught’: Montgomery County announces increased DWI enforcement through Thanksgiving weekendMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Starting Wednesday, Montgomery County law enforcement agencies will begin to conduct increased DWI enforcement over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s office, in conjunction with both state and local law enforcement agencies, will increase no-refusal operations and DWI enforcement throughout Montgomery County. During this time, the District Attorney’s office, through their No Refusal TxDOT Grant, will provide nurses, prosecutors, and investigators, to assist law enforcement in obtaining blood evidence in cases were a DWI suspect refuses to provide a scientific sample. “Many Montgomery County law enforcement agencies have committed to increasing DWI Enforcement to catch as many impaired drivers as possible.”“As many travel to spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones, law enforcement will be out looking for impaired drivers and working to keep our roads safe,” Andrew James, Vehicular Crimes Chief, is quoted as saying in the news release about the event. “If you chose to drive impaired, you will be caught, and you will be prosecuted.
‘Tiger King’ star Dillon Passage arrested in Texas
Read full article: ‘Tiger King’ star Dillon Passage arrested in Texas“Tiger King” star Dillon Passage, 25, was arrested for DWI in addition to an outstanding warrant for resisting arrest in Manor, Texas, Fox 7 Austin reports. Passage, who is the husband of Joe Exotic, was arrested and taken to the Travis County Jail on November 15, according to the report. Passage underwent a field sobriety test which results determined the driver was intoxicated, according to the report. Passage was arrested for DWI in addition to an outstanding warrant for resisting arrest. Fox 7 reports he is being held on a $3,000 bond.
HCSO deputy accused of speeding over 120 mph while drunk on Katy Freeway, police say
Read full article: HCSO deputy accused of speeding over 120 mph while drunk on Katy Freeway, police sayKATY, Texas – A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy is accused of speeding over 120 mph while intoxicated on Katy Freeway, according to the Houston Police Department. Deputy Jose Garcia was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was pulled over in the 9800 block of Katy Freeway. According to police, an officer spotted a Tahoe traveling 121 mph in a 60 mph zone. When the officer pulled in behind the Tahoe, the vehicle was clocked at 110 mph in the 60 mph speed zone, police said. When the officer pulled Garcia over, he was described to have bloodshot eyes, smelling of alcoholic beverages.
Houston police cruiser catches fire, flips during chase
Read full article: Houston police cruiser catches fire, flips during chaseHOUSTON – A Houston police cruiser caught fire and flipped early Friday morning during a chase on the city’s east side. Bruce said the officer tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver sped away and the officer gave chase. Bruce said about three minutes into the chase, the officer’s cruiser hit a pothole and caught fire. The officer lost control of the cruiser, and the vehicle flipped onto its side, Bruce said. Bruce said the driver that prompted the chase is still being sought.