DWI

Benjamin Willis pleaded guilty to DWI and felony death by motor vehicle in a June 2025 crash in Burke County that killed an 8-year-old girl and seriously injured her father. The crash occurred west of Morganton on U.S. 70 when Willis's pickup truck crossed the center line and struck a Kia Forte.

A man has pleaded not guilty to DWI charges following a July 17 crash in Colonie that injured three people, including a tow truck driver. Approximately 15 tow trucks were parked outside the Town of Colonie Courthouse in support of the injured driver during the court appearance of the accused.

An off-duty East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office captain was cited for DWI and two other offenses following a July 12 crash in Baton Rouge. Another driver involved in the incident reported sustaining injuries severe enough to prevent him from returning to work.

A Baton Rouge man was charged with DWI for the 5th time in five years following a traffic stop.

A Hays County deputy was arrested for alleged DWI by New Braunfels police. The Hays County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest Monday evening.

Justin Myers, a 27-year-old Albany man, was sentenced to two to six years in state prison for DWI and vehicular assault following a vehicle crash in Queensbury. The sentencing was reported by the Warren County District Attorney's Office.

A Fort Plain man was arrested after hitting an ambulance head-on in Milford. Four people were transported to the hospital following the crash.

A man in Baton Rouge was charged with his fourth DWI after a vehicle crash. His blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit.

Jesher Rivera-Barreto, a fitness influencer with over 2,000 Facebook followers, was charged in a drunken crash on Long Island involving children in the car. She had a prior DWI on her record and posted a photo of herself sipping an espresso martini before the incident.

Rep. Mike Lawler disclosed being arrested for DWI in New York City in 2012 after drinking on St. Patrick’s Day. The incident involved a police stop and charge related to driving under the influence.

A Trump ally, who was previously hailed as an anti-drunk driving hero, admitted to being arrested for DWI years ago. The revelation highlights a contradiction between his public advocacy against drunk driving and his past legal issues.

A Fort Worth police officer and at least one other individual were hospitalized after a crash involving a patrol vehicle and a suspected drunk driver. The incident occurred late Saturday night, according to authorities.

Austin Police reported 3 DWI arrests and 38 citations during its Fourth of July DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative. The crackdown targeted impaired driving over the holiday weekend.

An off-duty Cedar Lake police officer was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in a department-issued vehicle. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the arrest was announced by police on Friday.

Darren Goudeau, 64, entered a 'not guilty' plea to DWI and vehicular homicide charges after a crash that killed crossing guard Katy Wells in April. Wells, who had over 40 years of service with Seventh Ward Elementary and was retired but still working as a crossing guard, was struck while directing traffic near Gray’s Creek Elementary.

A driver was traveling over 100 mph and allegedly impaired when he crashed into an ambulance, killing Cleveland County paramedic Ashley Moore. The driver, Jared Logan, has a history of DWI convictions and traffic violations, and prosecutors are seeking a second-degree murder charge. Logan’s father expressed regret, calling the crash a 'bad decision.'

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that over a dozen boaters were cited for DWI during increased patrols over the Fourth of July weekend.

A state trooper near Buffalo, New York, narrowly avoided a chain-reaction crash while responding to a separate incident. Body camera footage captured the event, and one driver involved was arrested and charged with DWI.

State Rep. Elliott Engen pleaded not guilty to DWI charges from a March arrest. A police report states he was stopped for speeding, failed a sobriety test, and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.142. Engen was accompanied by fellow State Rep. Walter Hudson during the incident.

A 41-year-old man named Timothy Brittain was accused of kidnapping an unknown woman in Lincoln County, North Carolina, leading police on a chase before being arrested near an antique store. Brittain faces charges including first-degree kidnapping, domestic violence, and driving-related offenses, though no injuries were reported.

Ernest Anyere Ngwa, 53, was charged with DWI, traffic collision, and reckless driving after crashing his car into multiple Woodbury townhome units, causing a gas leak. His BAC was measured at .295, over three times the legal limit, and he refused further testing. The incident occurred on Woodduck Drive and Kingfisher Lane around 11 p.m.

A person received a scam call claiming their brother was arrested for DWI and demanded $1000 for his release via the 'accesscorrections' website. The scammer mentioned an ankle monitor as part of the release process, which raised suspicion, leading the person to block the caller after confirming their brother was safely at work.

Dana Lucker Milan, a 31-year-old woman, was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash. The suspected driver, Robert Rodriguez, has a blood alcohol concentration of .27 and a prior 2021 DWI conviction. Milan’s sister, Brianna Weeks, described her as a free-spirited, loved individual who passed away in the ambulance after the accident.

A man was attacked by an alligator after allegedly fleeing a DWI investigation in Louisiana. Despite sustaining injuries, he reportedly continued to evade authorities before being located again.