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Nashville, Tennessee – THP Charges Hit & Run Suspect with Vehicular Homicide in Greene County | TN.gov Newsroom

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: TN

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has charged a 21 year-old Mosheim man with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, and felony reckless endangerment in connection with a hit and run fatality, Monday, August 30, in Greene County.
Jeffrey Brian-Edward Wills, 21, of Mosheim, is also charged with failure to give immediate notice of a crash and leaving [...]



Oregon – Update: Former Eugene Mayor Ruth Bascom Dies from Injuries Sustained in Aug. 11th Crash north of Burns

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: oregon

Oregon State Police was notified Friday that former Eugene mayor, RUTH BASCOM, died Thursday night from injuries she sustained in an August 11th traffic crash fifteen miles north of Burns. OSP is continuing the investigation involving the crash in which here husband was driving their car and he received minor injuries.
Initial investigation indicates on August [...]



Oregon – Fatal Traffic Crash – Highway 30 west of Clatskanie

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: oregon

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into the cause of a Friday afternoon two vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 30 near Woodson Road about five miles west of Clatskanie. A 57-year old Camas, Washington man was killed in the crash and the other driver was critically injured.
According to OSP Senior Trooper [...]



Oregon – Fatal Traffic Crash – Highway 22 west of Detroit

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: oregon

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a Sunday afternoon two vehicle head-on crash on Highway 22 five miles west of Detroit that resulted in the death of a Detroit-area man.
On August 29, 2010 at approximately 3:40 p.m. a 2009 Toyota Avalon driven by RONALD DUANE GALBRAITH, age 73, from Detroit, was [...]



Massachusetts – State Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Bourne Crash

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: MA

The Massachusetts State Police are asking that anyone who may have witnessed a fatal August 4 crash in Bourne, or any events that preceded the crash, contact troopers.
The crash resulted in the death of a Columbia, S.C., man. Bryan Brown, 22, died after the van in which he was a passenger rolled over. The van’s [...]



New York – Fatal Auto Accident in Columbia County

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: NY

On August 30, 2010, Troopers from SP Kinderhook investigated a one car fatal automobile accident in the town of Ghent.
At approximately 6:15pm, a 1995 Ford Pickup Truck, operated by Paul Conway, 64 yoa, of Ghent was traveling eastbound on County Route 22, west of Habeck Road.
The vehicle drove off the south shoulder for an unknown [...]



Houston, Texas – Man Found Fatally Shot at 2401 West Sam Houston Parkway

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: TX

Man Found Fatally Shot at 2401 West Sam Houston Parkway
August 30, 2010 – Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 2401 West Sam Houston Parkway #307 about 7:10 p.m. on Saturday (Aug. 28).
The victim, 20, suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending [...]



Houston, Texas – Fatal Shooting at 400 East 43rd Street

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: TX

Fatal Shooting at 400 East 43rd Street
August 30, 2010 – Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 400 East 43rd Street about 3:10 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 29).
The victim, Douglas Wayne Evans, 51, of Houston, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide [...]



Houston, Texas – Investigation Into Woman’s Death at 911 Redwood #69

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: TX

August 30, 2010 – Houston police are investigating the death of a woman found at 911 Redwood #69 about 7 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 29).
The victim, age unknown, suffered sharp force injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD [...]



Houston, Texas – Investigation Into Man’s Death at 14518 Hempstead Highway

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: TX

August 30, 2010 – The death of a man at 14518 Hempstead Highway about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday (Aug. 28) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
The victim, age unknown, suffered a laceration due to blunt force and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County [...]



Houston, Texas – HPD Officer Injured in Fatal Traffic Accident at 7600 South Braeswood

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: TX

August 30, 2010 – Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in which a Houston Police officer was also injured in the 7600 block of South Braeswood about 12:40 a.m. today.
The female victim, 67, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her identity is pending verification by the Harris [...]



Harris County, Texas – Fatal Crash on East Freeway

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: News

On August 30, 2010 at approximately 10:45 PM a pedestrian, James Schaefer, was crossing the East Freeway in the 1300 block between FM 2100 and Spur 330.
Schaefer was struck by a vehicle, operated by Heather Jeffries, traveling eastbound in the left lane of the eastbound lanes of traffic.
Schaefer was found with no signs of life [...]



Fairfax County, Virginia – Fatal Crash in Franconia

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: VA

Fatal Crash in Franconia
Franconia Police District – Police responded to the area of Franconia Road and Cannon Lane for the report of a crash involving a car and a bicyclist.
Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 30, three girls were riding their bicycles eastbound on a paved path on the north side of Franconia Road.
Just [...]



Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, August 30, 2010

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: Alaska

Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment…No news reported.
B Detachment
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: 10-82454
Type: DUI
Text: On 08/29/2010 at approximately 1720 hours, Alaska State Troopers
contacted Elena Gust age 32 of Wasilla, on E. Carney Rd. after the
vehicle she was driving was called in [...]



Boise, Idaho – Officers stop burglary in progress, Underage drinking enforcement; weekend felony arrests

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: ID

Arrested: Ryan M. Hales, 35, Meridian
Arrested: Wendy Hulbert, 34, Meridian
Charges: 2 cts Burglary (F)
Boise Police received a report on a burglary in progress at a sandwich shop on the 1100 blk of S. Broadway Sunday morning, approx 1;30 a.m.. When officers arrived, they could see movement inside the business. Officers set up a safety perimeter [...]



DC – Fatal Stabbing in the 4400 Block of Wheeler Road, SE – Releases – Metropolitan Police Department

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: DC

Fatal Stabbing in the 4400 Block of Wheeler Road, SE
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Detectives are investigating a stabbing death that occurred on August 28, 2010 in the 4400 block of Wheeler Road, SE.
On Saturday, August 28, 2010, at 12:15 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the 4400 block of Wheeler Rd, SE for [...]



DC – Burglary/Sexual Assault in the 3800 Block of S Street, NW – Releases – Metropolitan Police Department

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: DC

Burglary/Sexual Assault in the 3800 Block of S Street, NW
Detectives assigned to The Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are investigation a burglary and sexual assault which occurred in the 3800 block of S Street NW.
On Sunday, August 29, 2010 at approximately 7:30 am, a single suspect forced his way into a residence in the [...]



City of Akron Incident Log – Posted 8/31/10

By admin • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: Ohio

8/30/2010 10:27:52 AM
Major Incidents Reported for August 30, 2010
Charges Signed in Traffic Fatality of Amanda Rosepapa:
Detectives signed charges on the 17-year-old male driver of the car that killed Amanda Rosepapa, 21, of Bellaire, Ohio. The crash occurred in the early morning hours on August 21, 2010. Charges of Murder, Attempt Murder, nine counts of Felonious Assault [...]



Redondo Beach, California – DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend Friday, September 3, 2010

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: DUI Checkpoints, In The News, california

Redondo Beach Police Department Partners in National DUI Campaign
‘Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest’ Crackdown
DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints Planned in Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, CA – Officers from the Redondo Beach Police Department announced its officers will be conducting DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints partnering with thousands of other law enforcement, which began August 21st throughout the county.
The [...]



Portland, Oregon – DUI Enforcement Through Labor Day Weekend September 3rd-6th, 2010

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: DUI Checkpoints, Features, oregon

The Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division is joining law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon and the rest of the country, by conducting increased impaired driving enforcement from now through Labor Day weekend (September 3-6).
The effort is dedicated to high visibility enforcement and DUI investigation to reduce roadway fatalities.
Since 1970, an average of seven traffic-related deaths occurred [...]



Chino Hills, California – Labor Day DUI Checkpoints Scheduled for Friday, September 3rd, 2010

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: DUI Checkpoints, Features, california

Labor Day Weekend Safety Checkpoint
The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department Chino Hills Station will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 and Friday, September 10th, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.,in Chino Hills. In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes, DUI checkpoints [...]



Costa Mesa, California – DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 2010

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: DUI Checkpoints, Features, california

The Costa Mesa Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at Bristol Street/Randolph Avenue.
The department is continuing its efforts at lowering the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes locally and through the County’s Avoid DUI Task Force Campaign [...]



Nashville, Tennessee – Hermitage Precinct Detectives Pursuing Leads in Murder of Veronica Bozza

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: TN

August 30, 2010
Hermitage Precinct detectives are continuing to pursue leads as they work to identify the gunman responsible for Sunday’s shooting death of 39-year-old Veronica Bozza inside her home at 5240 New John Hagar Road.
Bozza’s body was discovered in the living room at approximately 12:30 p.m. by her boyfriend.

Approximately one hour earlier, Bozza dropped off [...]



Lake Havasu City, Arizona – Multiple Homicide Investigation

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: Arizona

On August 28, 2010 at 11:57 p.m. Lake Havasu City Police emergency 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call from a female victim inside a residence in the 300 block of Opossum Dr. The victim stated an intruder entered the residence, shot several people and left with a 4 year-old child. Lake Havasu City police officers responded [...]



Thirteen Die On Kentucky Roadways (Aug 23 through Aug. 29)

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: kentucky

Date of News Release: 08/30/10
A staged photo of a Trooper at a grave yard(Frankfort, Ky.) — Preliminary statistics* indicate that thirteen people died in thirteen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, August 23, through Sunday, August 29, 2010.
Seven of the crashes involved motor vehicles and five of the victims were not wearing seat belts. [...]



Folsom, California – 10 year old victimized through Xbox

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: california

Sexually explicit photos were solicited through the game system
A ten year old Folsom boy who was enticed by $20 worth of free Xbox Live credits told his parents recently he had sent nude photographs of himself to a man he had met through his internet connected Xbox gaming system.
Folsom Police investigators were able to confirm [...]



Lovington, New Mexico – Double Fatal in Southeastern New Mexico

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: NM

Lovington – State Police investigated a double fatal involving Mary Keith, 17 y.o. of Hobbs, and Brandi Schmidt, 17 y.o. of Lovington, New Mexico after their vehicle crashed into a commercial motor vehicle.
Just after 5:00 PM yesterday afternoon, State Police officers from Lovington responded to the scene of a traffic crash at the intersection of [...]



Carlsbad, New Mexico – Roll Over Crash Kills One and Leaves Another in Critical

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: NM

Carlsbad – Juan Castillo 35 y.o. of Clovis New Mexico was killed in a motor vehicle crash this weekend leaving his 11 y.o. passenger in critical condition.
Sunday afternoon State Police Officers responded to a single vehicle crash just east of Carlsbad on US Highway 62/180, upon the officers arrival they learned that Juan Castillo was [...]



Dane County, Wisconsin – Fatal Lawn Tractor Accident

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: wisconsin

At approximately 7:47 pm on Sunday, August 29th, Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies, Cross Plains Police, Cross Plains Fire and EMS, and Middleton Paramedics responded to 4575 Garfoot Road in the town of Cross Plains. A man was pinned underneath a riding lawn mower and was not breathing.
The 49-year-old man from Cross Plains had been [...]



Los Angeles, California – Four Labor Day Weekend 2010 DUI Checkpoint Links

By admin • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: DUI Checkpoints, Lead Story, california

Manchester Avenue DUI Checkpoint on Friday September 3rd, 2010
Slauson Avenue DUI Checkpoint on Friday September 3rd, 2010
Jefferson Boulevard DUI Checkpoint on Saturday September 4th, 2010
Washington Boulevard DUI Checkpoint Scheduled on Saturday, September 4th, 2010