March 25, 2007, 10:31 PM
A reckless driver in a white GMC pickup heading northbound on Harlem at 23rd ,struck a turn lane sign in the median and continued northbound into oncoming lanes of traffic, abruptly returned to the median only to strike the stoplight at 23rd and Harlem, then head off west on Cermak. A driver who witnessed this followed the truck while calling 911. Police stopped the truck at Cermak and DesPlaines. The vehicle still had the traffic control post on its roof; the traffic lights had fallen into the bed of the truck.
The driver, a 45-year-old Stickney man, had only a Mexican ID and required a translator ; his license had been revoked for DUI. He refused chemical sobriety tests, but officers noted he smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, could barely stand up, and appeared sleepy and unsure of where he was. There was a half-empty 12-pack of Heineken on the front passenger seat. He was charged with driving on a revoked license, illegal transportation of alcohol, no valid insurance, improper lane usage, damage to property and damage to state property.
Showing posts with label DUI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DUI. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
You certainly did
March 20, 2007, 12:33 AM
A dark 4-door car was seen fleeing a hit and run in the 3300 block of Wesley. Officers found a car matching this description, and bearing heavy front-end damage, parked in the 3500 block of Clarence. A man was leaning against it. He told police he had been drinking, had argued with his wife and son, and he had "f---ed up." He showed no sign of injury, but his speech was slurred and he smelled strongly of alcohol. His driver's license was found to be suspended. He would not do a sobriety test, just stated repeatedly " I f---ed up". The car was towed. He was cited for failing to reduce speed, improper lane usage, driving on a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident and of course DUI.
A dark 4-door car was seen fleeing a hit and run in the 3300 block of Wesley. Officers found a car matching this description, and bearing heavy front-end damage, parked in the 3500 block of Clarence. A man was leaning against it. He told police he had been drinking, had argued with his wife and son, and he had "f---ed up." He showed no sign of injury, but his speech was slurred and he smelled strongly of alcohol. His driver's license was found to be suspended. He would not do a sobriety test, just stated repeatedly " I f---ed up". The car was towed. He was cited for failing to reduce speed, improper lane usage, driving on a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident and of course DUI.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
No sliders for man passed out in drive-thru lane
March 17, 2007, 8:59 PM
A call from White Castle at Ogden and Harlem alerted police to a man asleep in the drive-thru lane. The manager said the guy ordered food at the intercom, then nodded off in the 25 feet between intercom and pickup window. The driver of the 2002 Acura was definitely not awake, so the officer got into the car via the passenger door. It was in drive, running, with the sleeping man's foot on the brake. The officer removed the key and woke up 25-year-old Derick Romstedt of Channahon; Romstedt was asked to get out of the car. With bloodshot eyes, poor balance and vomit-smeared garb, Romstedt needed help to stand. He protested "I'm just going home, man, I want some food." Because of the man's condition and boozy breath he was asked to perform sobriety tests, which he had a lot of trouble doing. Citations included obstructing traffic, no insurance, no seatbelt and driving while too wasted to keep his eyes open.
A call from White Castle at Ogden and Harlem alerted police to a man asleep in the drive-thru lane. The manager said the guy ordered food at the intercom, then nodded off in the 25 feet between intercom and pickup window. The driver of the 2002 Acura was definitely not awake, so the officer got into the car via the passenger door. It was in drive, running, with the sleeping man's foot on the brake. The officer removed the key and woke up 25-year-old Derick Romstedt of Channahon; Romstedt was asked to get out of the car. With bloodshot eyes, poor balance and vomit-smeared garb, Romstedt needed help to stand. He protested "I'm just going home, man, I want some food." Because of the man's condition and boozy breath he was asked to perform sobriety tests, which he had a lot of trouble doing. Citations included obstructing traffic, no insurance, no seatbelt and driving while too wasted to keep his eyes open.
Man with plenty of booze in his system tries to leave scene of accident
March 16, 2007, 11:43 PM
Police got a call about a beige Dodge Intrepid trying to leave the scene of an accident at 14th and East. Officers stopped the car, which showed side damage. The driver, a man living in the 1400 block of Grove, smelled powerfully of alcohol. When asked to exit the Intrepid, he staggered and had to prop himself against the car. He refused sobriety tests and aggressively questioned the stop, but was arrested and informed that he was the offender in a hit-and-run. The man denied everything. The vehicle was searched; it contained a 12-pack of Budweiser, all cans now empty and thrown in the backseat. The driver finally cooperated with a breathalyzer test which showed his blood-alcohol level to be .212; legal impairment kicks in at only .08. He was cited for DUI, no insurance, improper lane usage, leaving the scene and illegal transportation of alcohol.
Police got a call about a beige Dodge Intrepid trying to leave the scene of an accident at 14th and East. Officers stopped the car, which showed side damage. The driver, a man living in the 1400 block of Grove, smelled powerfully of alcohol. When asked to exit the Intrepid, he staggered and had to prop himself against the car. He refused sobriety tests and aggressively questioned the stop, but was arrested and informed that he was the offender in a hit-and-run. The man denied everything. The vehicle was searched; it contained a 12-pack of Budweiser, all cans now empty and thrown in the backseat. The driver finally cooperated with a breathalyzer test which showed his blood-alcohol level to be .212; legal impairment kicks in at only .08. He was cited for DUI, no insurance, improper lane usage, leaving the scene and illegal transportation of alcohol.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Alphabet, standing, too hard for drunk Chicago man
March 16, 2007, 1:04 AM
An officer saw a white '94 Nissan Maxima speeding 39 in a 25 MPH zone northbound on Oak Park Avenue; he stopped the vehicle at 13th and Oak Park. The driver actually had a valid license and insurance. However, his breath was alcoholic; his eyes, bloodshot and watery. The officer asked the 29-year-old Chicago man to step out of the car to do a few sobriety tests. The man stated that he knew his alphabet. He was asked to recite it beginning with D through Z. He got from D to H; he started over at B and reached J. He was unable to stand on one leg. He could not touch his fingers to his nose without looking. He could not touch his nose without losing his balance, either. The breathalyzer test showed his blood alcohol level was .115, above the .08 needed for the DUI arrest which naturally followed.
An officer saw a white '94 Nissan Maxima speeding 39 in a 25 MPH zone northbound on Oak Park Avenue; he stopped the vehicle at 13th and Oak Park. The driver actually had a valid license and insurance. However, his breath was alcoholic; his eyes, bloodshot and watery. The officer asked the 29-year-old Chicago man to step out of the car to do a few sobriety tests. The man stated that he knew his alphabet. He was asked to recite it beginning with D through Z. He got from D to H; he started over at B and reached J. He was unable to stand on one leg. He could not touch his fingers to his nose without looking. He could not touch his nose without losing his balance, either. The breathalyzer test showed his blood alcohol level was .115, above the .08 needed for the DUI arrest which naturally followed.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Too drunk to walk, too loud to drive
March 13, 2007, 1:15 AM
A patrol officer clocked a Cadillac Escalade speeding 45 MP in a 25 MPH zone eastbound on Cermak in the 6400 block. The officer noticed that the 29-year-old driver, a man from the 2200 block of Lombard, reeked of booze, had three open beers within reach, and had two not-yet-opened 12-ounce Modelos nearby in the car. The driver's eyes were bloodshot and watery. He failed three sobriety tests, unable to keep his balance after a single step. Legal impairment is a blood-alcohol level of .08; he blew .210 on the Intoximeter. Finally, he was ticketed for illegal operation of a sound amplification system. The driver was arrested and the car towed.
A patrol officer clocked a Cadillac Escalade speeding 45 MP in a 25 MPH zone eastbound on Cermak in the 6400 block. The officer noticed that the 29-year-old driver, a man from the 2200 block of Lombard, reeked of booze, had three open beers within reach, and had two not-yet-opened 12-ounce Modelos nearby in the car. The driver's eyes were bloodshot and watery. He failed three sobriety tests, unable to keep his balance after a single step. Legal impairment is a blood-alcohol level of .08; he blew .210 on the Intoximeter. Finally, he was ticketed for illegal operation of a sound amplification system. The driver was arrested and the car towed.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Car crash alcohol-related
Feb. 17, 2007 1:21 AM
Following a car crash at 16th and Harlem, police arrested Santiago Rivera, 31, of Norridge. Rivera failed three field sobriety tests. A search of his vehicle revealed several empty and partly consumed cans of Tecate beer. At MacNeal Hospital, blood tests revealed Rivera's blood alcohol level to be .266; he was charged with DUI, driving too fast for conditions, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper registration.
Following a car crash at 16th and Harlem, police arrested Santiago Rivera, 31, of Norridge. Rivera failed three field sobriety tests. A search of his vehicle revealed several empty and partly consumed cans of Tecate beer. At MacNeal Hospital, blood tests revealed Rivera's blood alcohol level to be .266; he was charged with DUI, driving too fast for conditions, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper registration.
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