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Evansville Woman Arrested with BAC Nearly Four Times Legal Limit

Evansville Woman Arrested with BAC Nearly Four Times Legal Limit

An Evansville woman, 53-year-old Heather Pratt-Posner, was arrested with a blood alcohol content (BAC) almost four times the legal limit. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Pratt-Posner was apprehended outside a restaurant located in the 600 block of Boonville-New Harmony Road. Authorities received a call around 4:00 p.m. reporting a possible intoxicated driver who was reportedly crossing yellow lines and running other vehicles off the road. The individual who reported the incident followed Pratt-Posner into the restaurant's parking lot and waited for police to arrive. Although Pratt-Posner initially refused to provide a breath sample at the scene, she later registered a BAC of .301 at the Vanderburgh County Jail, approximately 3.5 hours after her arrest. Officers also discovered two empty vodka bottles, three-quarters of a bottle of vodka, and a wine bottle in her car. She has been charged with driving a vehicle while intoxicated and is being held without bond.

Duncanville Father Killed in Wrong-Way Crash by Accused Intoxicated Driver in Stolen Car

Duncanville Father Killed in Wrong-Way Crash by Accused Intoxicated Driver in Stolen Car

A 29-year-old father, Kenan Ellis, was killed in a wrong-way crash in Duncanville on September 3, just before midnight on Highway 67. Ellis was returning from a music video shoot with his two cousins, who sustained serious injuries but survived. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office reported that the wrong-way driver was operating a car stolen out of Irving. Police arrested 29-year-old Alexander Nunez, charging him with intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Nunez is currently in jail with a $110,000 bond and an immigration hold due to being in the country illegally. Ellis's uncle, Xavier Hicks, expressed profound grief, highlighting Ellis's journey to becoming the man he was meant to be, a future tragically cut short by the incident. The family is now raising money to support Ellis's two children.

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Family of 4 killed in head-on Labor Day crash in northeastern Arizona

Family of 4 killed in head-on Labor Day crash in northeastern Arizona

A Labor Day drive turned tragic when a family of four was killed in a head-on crash on SR 260. Two teens were airlifted with serious injuries.

Motorcyclist Dies in Florence, Kentucky After Crashing into Utility Pole

Motorcyclist Dies in Florence, Kentucky After Crashing into Utility Pole

A 52-year-old motorcyclist, Troy Cherry of Union, Kentucky, died early Monday morning after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a utility pole in Florence. The incident occurred around 1:37 a.m. on Burlington Pike, near Cavalier Boulevard. Emergency services transported Mr. Cherry to UC Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Florence police are currently investigating the crash, and preliminary reports suggest that alcohol may have been a contributing factor. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact the Florence Police Department.

Colorado Springs Police Report Three Incidents of Officer Assault Over Weekend

Colorado Springs Police Report Three Incidents of Officer Assault Over Weekend

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reported three separate incidents of assault on police officers over the past weekend, leading to multiple arrests. The first incident occurred on Friday night around 10:50 p.m. in Memorial Park, where officers attempting to contact individuals encountered a struggling group. During the struggle, two officers were assaulted while trying to handcuff and place a suspect, who had outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants and was a runaway, into a cruiser. One officer received medical attention but remained on duty. The second incident took place on Sunday around 8 a.m. on Space Center Drive, where a shoplifting suspect resisted arrest, striking an officer in the face. A civilian assisted the officer, who then used a less-than-lethal tool to take Aaron Wiebe into custody. Wiebe was booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center, and the officer sustained minor injuries requiring hospital treatment. The third assault happened on Saturday around noon on Wes...

Bryan Man Arrested for Hit-and-Run After Victim Run Over Twice Outside Sports Bar

Bryan Man Arrested for Hit-and-Run After Victim Run Over Twice Outside Sports Bar

A 27-year-old Bryan man was arrested and charged with Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury following a hit-and-run incident outside a local sports bar in Bryan, Texas. The incident occurred early Monday morning, around 2 a.m., at 1204 W. William J. Bryan Parkway. According to Bryan police, surveillance footage from a nearby business captured the events. The video shows the victim and three other men engaging in a verbal exchange that escalated into a physical altercation. The men then retreated to their pickup truck. As they attempted to leave, the victim approached the truck and began hitting the passenger-side window. The driver subsequently put the truck in reverse, striking the victim with the side-view mirror and knocking him to the ground, where he was run over. The driver then shifted into drive, running over the victim a second time before fleeing the scene. Officers located the suspect vehicle approximately 20 minutes later on Old Spanish Trail, about six miles from the bar. The driver was ar...

Chicago Police Chase Ends in Multiple Crashes, Injuring Four Including Two Officers

Chicago Police Chase Ends in Multiple Crashes, Injuring Four Including Two Officers

A police chase on Chicago's North Side on Friday night resulted in multiple crashes, leaving four individuals injured, including two police officers and a pedestrian. The incident began around 7:14 p.m. when Chicago Police Department officers located a red Toyota sedan matching the description of a stolen vehicle in the 2000 block of W. Birchwood Avenue in Rogers Park. Officers attempted to stop the car, but the driver refused to comply and fled the scene. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle collided with a CPD squad car. Shortly thereafter, the suspect car struck another light-colored Volkswagen SUV in the 7400 block of N. Sheridan Road. This collision caused the SUV to veer onto a curb, subsequently hitting a 24-year-old male pedestrian. The driver and passenger of the suspect vehicle were apprehended, and charges are currently pending. Two Chicago police officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital, where they were listed in fair condition. The 24-year-ol...

Driver Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Truck on West Miami Railroad Tracks

Driver Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Truck on West Miami Railroad Tracks

A driver was arrested in West Miami on Saturday after leading police on a chase that ended with his truck crashing near railroad tracks off Northwest 12th Street. According to West Miami Police, officers attempted to stop the driver for reckless driving, but the driver fled, nearly striking an officer in the process. A pursuit ensued, culminating in the crash. Video footage from the scene shows what appeared to be a Mercury One truck on the tracks. Mercury One is a non-profit organization focused on humanitarian aid, heritage preservation, and empowering individuals. NBC6 reached out to Mercury One for comment but did not receive a response. While the suspect's identity and specific charges have not been released, police confirmed that the driver had an active warrant from Polk County for grand theft. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 76 Years for Serial Bank Robberies; Judge Exceeds Prosecutors' Request

Chicago Man Sentenced to 76 Years for Serial Bank Robberies; Judge Exceeds Prosecutors' Request

Joseph Donelson Jr., a 68-year-old Chicago man, has been sentenced to 76 years in federal prison for robbing or attempting to rob four downtown banks in 2023. The sentencing by U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger significantly exceeded the 20 years requested by prosecutors. Donelson committed these crimes while on supervised release for previous bank robbery convictions. During the 2023 spree, he jumped onto a teller counter, pointed a "gun-like object" at tellers, and struck one teller in the face. The incidents included robberies at Citibank branches on North Michigan Avenue and South Michigan Avenue, with one teller reporting significant trauma and a PTSD diagnosis after an encounter with Donelson.

Serial Bank Robber Joseph Donelson Jr. Sentenced to 76 Years for Chicago Bank Heists While on Parole

Serial Bank Robber Joseph Donelson Jr. Sentenced to 76 Years for Chicago Bank Heists While on Parole

Joseph Donelson Jr., a 68-year-old serial bank robber, has been sentenced to 76 years in prison for violently robbing or attempting to rob four banks in downtown Chicago in 2023. These crimes occurred between October and December 2023 in the Loop and Streeterville areas, while Donelson Jr. was on supervised release for previous bank robberies. Surveillance footage captured some of these incidents, including one where he was seen sprawled over a counter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Minje Shin emphasized that Donelson Jr.'s actions terrorized multiple bank employees, causing physical injury to one and lasting psychological trauma to others. The prosecution argued that his crimes demonstrated a profound disrespect for the law, necessitating a severe sentence as just punishment.

Teen Driver Crashes Mustang into Multimillion-Dollar Plane at Portsmouth International Airport Following Police Chase

Teen Driver Crashes Mustang into Multimillion-Dollar Plane at Portsmouth International Airport Following Police Chase

A 17-year-old driver, Wyatt Seely of Rochester, New Hampshire, allegedly fled from New Hampshire State Police in a 2008 Ford Mustang on August 29. The incident began when troopers attempted to stop a vehicle connected to crimes in other jurisdictions. Instead of pulling over, the driver reportedly fled without headlights illuminated, eventually crashing through a perimeter fence at Portsmouth International Airport. The Mustang then crossed an aircraft parking apron, struck a tractor, and ultimately collided with a parked Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Police indicated that alcohol was involved in the incident. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation. No other individuals were injured. Despite the security breach, airport officials stated that operations were not affected, and the airfield remained open. The Pilatus PC-12, operated by PlaneSense, was at the company's Portsmouth headquarters for routine maintenance when it was struck, sustaining a collapsed left wing and landi...

Lake Oswego Driver Charged with DUII, Reckless Endangerment After Rollover Crash

Lake Oswego Driver Charged with DUII, Reckless Endangerment After Rollover Crash

A 20-year-old Lake Oswego resident, Branden Anders, is facing multiple charges following a rollover crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Police responded to reports of a crash near Spinosa and Jefferson Parkway just after 2 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a single car overturned and the driver, Anders, outside the vehicle, appearing intoxicated. A passenger was trapped inside the vehicle and subsequently freed. Both Anders and the passenger were transported to a hospital for treatment of their injuries. The incident also resulted in a broken power pole and downed power lines, requiring Portland General Electric crews to respond to ensure public safety and address the utility damage. Anders was later arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.