Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol threshold for driving under the influence from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. About 10,000 deaths a year are related to drunken driving. The NTSB says the lower limit would save 500 to 800 lives a year. Officials at the American Beverage Institute called the proposal "ludicrous." It said the average woman could reach the 0.05 percent limit by having one drink. According to CyberDriveIllinois.com's 2013 DUI Fact Book, in 2011 there were 10,175 DUI arrests in Cook County; 2,593 in Lake County; 1,417 in Kane County and 942 McHenry County. DUI …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Barrington Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Felony DUI Robert C. Wade, 40, of 7212 S. Solon Road, Spring Grove, was arrested for felony DUI, driving while license suspended, improper lane usage, no insurance, illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of suspended driver’s license and unlawful use of a weapon at Hough St. and Route 14, March 10. He was taken to Lake County bond call and given a $10,000/10% bond. DUI, BAC Over.08 Samuel R. Schilf, 21, of 1400 Yellowstone Parkway, Algonquin, was arrested for DUI, BAC over .08, improper lane usage, no insurance and using electronic communication device while driving at Main St. and Hager Ave., March 9. He was released on bond and given a Cook County court date of April 3. Jose Briseno, age 33, of 148 E. Main St., Cary, was …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Barrington Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Timothy Rawson, 39, of 1020 Prairie View Ct, Naperville, was arrested for DUI, speeding, no insurance and BAC over .08, Feb. 16. He was released on bond and given a Cook County court date of March 14, at 9 a.m. Edward Grelle, 44, of 251 Woodbine Place, North Barrington, was arrested for DUI and speeding at Rt 59 and Columbus Dr., Feb. 16. He was released on bond and given a Cook County court date of March 27, at 9 a.m. Daniel J. Bialas, 21, of 4311 Cottonwood Trail, Hoffman Estates, was arrested for DUI and BAC over .08 after being involved in an accident at Route 14 and Hough St. , Feb. 15. He was released on bond and given a Cook County court date of April 3 at 9 a.m. Catherine M. Saville, 36, of 737 Weston Drive, Crystal Lake, was…
Monday, December 31, 2012
New Year’s Eve is a big night for drunk driving enforcement and arrests.
The slogan “Don’t Drink and Drive” can become trite until you consider the numbers. Numbers like the 258 lives lost in drunk driving crashes in 2012. It is one of the statistics that local and state police hope makes you think twice about drinking and driving this holiday weekend. Police throughout the area, including sheriff’s deputies in Lake, Cook and McHenry County, will be doing special drunk driving enforcements for New Year’s Eve. Illinois State police will be conducting roadside safety checks and special alcohol enforcement on highways and tollways. The patrols will focus on four areas that often cause fatal crashes: speeding, DUI, seat belt compliance and distracted driving, according to a release. “Alcohol or drug impairment is…
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The Barrington Police Department announced it's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/ Click It or Ticket" campaign.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The Barrington Police Department today announced its late‐night plans for the 2012 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket” crackdown. The intensified enforcement effort against impaired drivers and seat belt law violators underscores the disproportionate number of traffic deaths involving alcohol and unbelted motorists. The stepped‐up enforcement will begin August 17 and run through Labor Day, Sept. 3. Enforcement efforts will concentrate on the deadly nighttime hours. According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the midnight to 3 a.m. timeframe is the deadliest time on Illinois roadways. The data also shows this time of day has the highest …
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Reports from the Barrington Police Department.
DUI On Nov. 26, Leanna A. Alfonso, age 21, of 181 Red Barn Lane, Barrington, was arrested for DUI, BAC over .08, following too closely and possession of cannabis at Hough St. and Waverly St. She was released on bond and given a Cook County court date on Dec. 30. On Nov. 20 Ian R. Brooks, age 50, of 27758 Bridgewater Ct., Lake Barrington, was arrested for DUI and improper lane usage at Route 14 and Eastern Ave. He was released on bond and given a Cook County court date of Dec. 30. Curtis R. Ruhlin, age 51, of 16 Saint Cronan Ct., Cary, was arrested for DUI, BAC over .08 and speeding at Route 14 and George St. , Nov. 19. The subject was released on bond and given a Cook County court date of Dec. 9. On Nov. 18, Julie F. Baily, …
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Reports from the Barrington Police Department.
Driving without a valid license: Jorge Garcia-Gonzalez, 25 of Carpentersville, was arrested on April 28 for driving without a valid license, speeding, and no insurance at Dundee Ave. and Sunset. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 10. Collette R. Shriver, 23, of the 300 block of Cedar Circle, was arrested on May 15 for driving without a valid license. She was also ticketed for improper lane usage on Hough Street. Her court date is July 7. Driving Under the Influence: Thomas A. Rhind, 51, of Mundelein, was arrested on May 4 for driving under the influence of alcohol. A boy under the age of 18 was arrested on May 8 for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a driver’s license, improper turn, improper lane usage, no …
m. kunk
6:11 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
No!!! Don't raise it. Get the drunks, yes, Quit making criminals out of hard working people. We got other created problems that got to be fixed. more ›