As this blog reported, last June 17th, Jani Lane of the 80’s rock band Warrant was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles. The “Cherry Pie” singer is back on the headlines once again after failing to show up for two hearings pertaining to his Los Angeles DUI…
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Southern California DUI Blogosphere Lights Up As Son of Recently Deceased “Deadliest Catch” Captain Gets Arrested For DUI in Seattle
Online blogs and websites that cover celebrity Los Angeles DUI news have been fiercely debating the arrest of Jake Harris, the 24-year-old son of the late Captain Phil Harris, a fish boat captain who appeared on multiple seasons of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch.” According to Washington State Troopers, Harris had…
Serial Traffic Offender Kills Girl in DUI Crash: Parallels Other Cases of Southern California DUI Homicide
Driving under the influence in Long Beach (or anywhere else in Southern California) is a serious criminal act — one that can lead to horrific tragedies. Sadly, a 48-year-old man, Eddie Lumpkin, stands implicated in a recent and frighteningly brutal DUI homicide — this case out of Chicago. On Tuesday,…
Double Trouble: Twin felony Los Angeles DUI charges handed out after two DUI drivers crash into each other
On January 23rd, two individuals both driving under the influence of alcohol in Burbank collided into one another, causing minor injuries and damage. According to investigating officer, James Laforce, here is what happened: A car traveling eastbound on Sherman Way attempted a U-turn, when an oncoming truck plowed into it,…
Southern California DUI Community Notes Bengals Linebacker’s DUI Troubles
On Friday, Southern California DUI blogs buzzed with the news that homegrown sports hero, Ray Maualuga, had been arrested for DUI in Covington Kentucky. The 23-year-old Maualuga — who was drafted by the Bengals in 2009 out of the University of Southern California — reportedly had been driving with a…
New Year’s Eve Arrests for DUI in Los Angeles Way Up over 2009 Numbers
According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) statistics, 108 people were arrested for DUI in Los Angeles County over New Year’s Eve (from 6:01 PM on 12/31/09 through 6 AM on 01/01/2010). In 2009 — one year ago — only 430 people were arrested. These trends were statewide. In 2009, 430…
5 Ways to Avoid Having a Los Angeles DUI (or Other Driving-Related Problem) Disrupt Your 2009 Holiday Season
#1. To avoid accidentally driving under the influence in Southern California, plan ahead. Holidays can be times of frivolity and spontaneity, but they can also be peculiarly dangerous. One of the most time-tested driving tips is also the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. Very few people who get arrested for…
Pamela Bach, ex-wife of Baywatch superstar David Hasselhoff, tagged for driving under the influence in Los Angeles
The AP has reported that Pamela Bach was arrested on charges of DUI in Southern California on Saturday night on the 101 freeway. The police report said that the former Baywatch beauty and (now ex-wife of David Hasselhoff) blew a BAC level of 0.13% or 0.14% — significantly over the…
Los Angeles DUI Charges against John Kerry’s Daughter Dropped
Last week, Alexandra Kerry, the 36-year old daughter of senator and former presidential candidate John Kerry, got pulled over for driving under the influence in Los Angeles. On Monday, however, the city prosecutor’s office opted to drop the case against the documentary filmmaker, citing the fact that her blood alcohol…
Winner of “The Bachelor: London Calling” Arrested for Los Angeles DUI
On Saturday, November 14, Shayne Lamas, the 24-year-old reality star who won the Season 12 of “The Bachelor: London Calling” was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles after she failed a breathalyzer test. According to reports from outlets like E! Online, the ingénue/celebutante drove through a DUI…