Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
By David Mills 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. What do you think? Is the proposal reasonable? 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. In 2011, 323 people were killed by alcohol-related crashed in Illinois, which makes up 35 percent of the 918 total crash …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Homewood police reports, March 29-31.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Jerome Martin, 24, of North Cottage Grove Avenue in Glenwood (full address not given), was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without insurance, according to a report. Martin was found at about 4:45 p.m. near the 3000 block of 183rd Street while police were investigating a 2006 white Chevrolet Monte Carlo that had extensive damage. He reportedly had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. Martin told police he was walking home to Glenwood after drinking in Chicago. He also admitted to driving drunk and striking a tree but couldn't remember where the crash happened. He is due on Markham court on May 8. SATURDAY, MARCH 30 A $600 black Trek 800 bicycle with a grey and red seat and straight handlebars…
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Homewood police reports, March 26–28.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Lucien Coffey, 34, of the 800 block of Elder in Homewood, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance and driving without a rear license plate light, according to a report. Coffey was stopped at about 12:35 a.m. near 1243 Hillview Road. Police said they arrested Coffey for safety reasons after he immediately got of his car when stopped. An officer reported smelling marijuana. When asked about drugs by police, Coffey told police he had a "joint" in his pants. He is due in Markham court on April 16. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Five boards were removed from the railing on the red bridge in Butterfield Park, 1120 Center Ct., and thrown into a…
Monday, March 25, 2013
Flossmoor police reports, March 8-11.
MONDAY, MARCH 11 A rifle magazine containing .223-caliber ammo was found in the 18900 block of Harding Avenue. The woman who reported the ammo told police she discovered it lying in her yard. It is not known how long the magazine the yard before it was found. Get in on the conversation. Join H-F Patch today. SATURDAY, MARCH 9 A stove was reported stolen from a home in the 18700 block of Hamlin Avenue, according to a report. The owner had recently bought the property to rehabilitate it. He last saw the stove on Feb. 28. There were no signs of a break-in. The stove is a Whirlpool and is valued at $600. No arrests were reported. FRIDAY, MARCH 8 A brown, leather briefcase was stolen from a car that was parked in the Homewood Flossmoor High …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Flossmoor police reports, March 11-17.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Two 9mm bullet casings were found on the ground near a soccer net at Flossmoor Hills Elementary School, according to a report. A man walking his dog at about 11 a.m found the casings. Police had received a report of shots fired on March 15 in the area of 707 Elm St., which is located across the street from the school. Get in on the conversation. Join H-F Patch today. THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Edward D. Branch, 28, of the 3500 block of 192nd Street in Homewood, was charged with driving under the influence, resisting or obstructing a police officer and driving with a suspended or revoked license, according to a report. Police stopped Branch at about 10:26 p.m. near 19880 Crawford Ave. Officers had tried to arrest Branch, who was …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Homewood police reports, March 8-11.
MONDAY, MARCH 11 Someone cut the lock on the propane tank cage at Jewel-Osco, 3153 183rd St., and took four tanks. The tanks are located by the east doors. Each tank is worth $75, for a total of $300. No arrest was reported from this incident. SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Lamara Brownridge, 19, of the 3700 block of Wentworth, in Chicago, was charged with improper lane use, driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, illegal transportation of an open container, driving without a license, driving without proof of insurance and obstructing identification. Brownridge was stopped after police saw her speed and weave in traffic. She was unable to show a driver's license or proof of insurance. An officer also …
Monday, March 11, 2013
Flossmoor police reports, Feb. 28 to March 3.
THURSDAY, FEB. 28 Jelena Odak, 37, of the 10000 block of South Homan Avenue, Evergreen Park, was charged with DUI and improper lane use, according to a Flossmoor police report. Police allegedly spotted Odak's black Ford SUV crossing the center line and weaving in the lanes, striking the curb at least twice. She was stopped at about 9 a.m. on Vollmer Road. According to police, Odak reportedly had an odor of alcohol on her breath and slurred her speech. She told police she was unable to perform field sobriety tests. After being arrested, she declined to take a breath test at the police department. Odak was booked a given a April 22 court date in Markham. Get in on the conversation. Join H-F Patch today. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 A couple who lives in …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Cocky driver says he'll 'blow breathlyzer off the table,' and a woman drives across several lawns, taking out mailboxes, utility box and a fire hydrant in her path. This week's roundup of drunken driving arrests in the Southland.
MOKENA Feb. 8: Taiwo Erinle, 32, of New Lenox, was found passed out at the wheel of his car with the engine running. The car was found at 3:45 a.m. Feb. 8 in the middle of two lanes of traffic on 191st St. at Wolf Road. According to the report, police said Taiwo Erinle's foot was on the brake, but the car was in the drive position. He was passed out at the wheel with the windows rolled up and rap music blaring. The officer drove the squad about six inches in front of Erinle's car. He placed a push bar between the two bumpers to prevent Erinle's car from moving into traffic unexpectedly. Police say it took shining a flashlight into the vehicle, pounding on the window and yelling to stir Erinle from his stupor. When finally he did wake, …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A list of outstanding arrest warrants in Flossmoor.
Charles Gilbert, 50, is wanted for driving under the unfluence of alcohol. His bond was set at $25,000. His last known address was on the 2800 block of Bob-o-link Road Donte Bailey, 19, is wanted on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon. There is no bond. His last known address was on the of the 18900 block of Crawford Avenune. Bret Bailey, 32, is wanted on a charge of possession of marijuana. There is no bond. His last known address was on the 1500 block of S Heather Hill Cr. Brittani Deans, 26, is wanted on a charge of aggravated battery. There is no bond. Her last known address is on the 100 block of Thornwood Dr. Tajiddin Faisal, 34, is wanted on a charge of violation of supervision. Bail was set at $5,400. His last known address was …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Woman cruises along sidewalk, nearly strikes streetlight; man runs a red light. This week's roundup of drunken driving arrests in the Southland.
FRANKFORT Feb. 3: Maria Hull-Gecas, 35, of the 8800 block of Clare Avenue in Mokena, is charged with speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol at the intersection of S. 84th Avenue and W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. Feb. 2: A Homer Glen woman faces DUI charges after her car veered off the road while she was talking on the phone. Ingrid Katauskas, 43, of the 14000 block of S. Kickapoo Trail in Homer Glen, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, using a wireless phone in a construction zone and driving the wrong way on a divided highway. Frankfort police were dispatched at 3 a.m. Feb. 2 to the 11100 block of Lincoln Highway in response to reports of a van stuck in a construction site. Upon arrival, the officer …
Lenny
9:38 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
Me and several of my buds used to go out for beers after the softball or basketball games, but we stopped. We'd go up to Charlestons or Tribes and get some food and a few beers. We were always good for $150-$200 tab. We decided to just meet over at each-others place as we are all in the same subdivision. We get some killer craft beer and sirloin burgers and grill-out. Quality has improved and … more ›