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DUI Arrest Made Following Citizen Report

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DUI Arrest Made Following Citizen Report

**Stafford, VA** – Authorities in Stafford County detained a local man for driving under the influence and possession of drugs and a firearm following a citizen’s report.

Late on Wednesday, around 11:58 p.m., Deputy P.J. Leon responded to a complaint of a drunk driver near Poplar Road and Truslow Road. The vehicle was struggling to stay within the lane. Deputy Leon located the vehicle, noted its erratic movement, and initiated a traffic stop.

The driver, identified as Keith Kerns, 40, exhibited signs of narcotics use and was found to be carrying a firearm. The deputy secured the firearm before performing field sobriety tests. Subsequent to these tests, Kerns was detained when suspected controlled substances were found in his jacket and vehicle.

Kerns faces charges for driving under the influence, possession of controlled substances, possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances, and failure to maintain the lane of travel. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail with a $3,000 secured bond.

Delaware State Police Arrest Local Man for Felony DUI

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Delaware State Police Arrest Local Man for Felony DUI

**Newark, DE** – The Delaware State Police apprehended Arturo Guerrero, aged 32, from New Castle, Delaware, on charges of a felony DUI after a police pursuit on Friday morning in Newark.

At approximately 1:10 a.m., in the Harmony Plaza area on Ogletown Stanton Road, a trooper on routine patrol noticed a 2014 Dodge Durango with a broken windshield. The vehicle was parked behind a dumpster, and as the trooper attempted to approach, the driver, Guerrero, ignored commands to stop and fled. During the chase, Guerrero committed several traffic violations until the vehicle stopped on Llangollen Boulevard, where he was arrested without incident. Troopers noted signs of impairment, including the scent of alcohol on Guerrero’s breath.

He was escorted to Troop 2, where his record indicated four prior DUI convictions. Guerrero faced several charges, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and was subsequently held at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $12,800 cash bond.

Charges against Guerrero include his fifth offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, disregarding a police officer’s signal, aggressive driving, and additional

DUI Stop in Bensalem Leads to Arrest and Gun Seizure

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DUI Stop in Bensalem Leads to Arrest and Gun Seizure

**Bensalem, PA** – Bensalem Police conducted a traffic stop at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday when officers observed a black Nissan Rogue with malfunctions and erratic driving on Knights Road. The driver, identified as Khalil Laney, 34, from Bonsall Street, Philadelphia, displayed signs of intoxication, and upon questioning, denied having a firearm despite having a revoked concealed carry permit.

A subsequent search led police to discover a loaded 9mm handgun in Laney’s waistband and suspected marijuana packaged for sale inside the vehicle. Field sobriety tests indicated his inability to safely operate the vehicle. The firearm was secured, and Laney was found to be under the influence.

Laney faces several charges, including DUI, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, and Possession with Intent to Deliver, along with traffic violations. District Justice Daniel Baranowski set Laney’s bail at 10% of $35,000, and he was taken to Bucks County Correctional Facility.

Bensalem Police emphasize their continued efforts to remove illegal firearms from the streets and express concerns over setting low bails for serious crimes.

Montgomery County Police Target DUIs During Holidays

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Montgomery County Police Target DUIs During Holidays

**Montgomery County, MD** – The Montgomery County Police Department has announced that its Alcohol Holiday Task Force will focus on addressing alcohol-related offenses throughout the holiday season.

In the week of Monday to Thursday, task force officers arrested 43 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The arrests are part of an intensified effort to ensure roadway safety as holiday activities increase.

These figures exclude additional arrests made by routine patrol officers during their standard duties. Consequently, the total number of DUI arrests in the county for this period is higher than the reported 43.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about public safety efforts via the Montgomery County Police Department’s official channels. They can follow ongoing initiatives using hashtags #MCPNews, #ImpairedDrivingEnforcement, and #NHTSA on social media platforms.

Stafford Woman Arrested for Second DUI in Two Months

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Stafford Woman Arrested for Second DUI in Two Months

**Stafford, VA** – A traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of a 41-year-old Stafford woman for driving under the influence for the second time in two months.

On Wednesday at around 9:50 p.m., Sergeant A.T. Leckemby noticed a vehicle with expired registration traveling north on Richmond Highway. The driver did not initially stop, continuing onto Bells Hill Road and then Oak Drive before eventually pulling over.

The driver, Erina Cabral Morales, exhibited signs of intoxication, and her vehicle displayed an inspection sticker that had expired in 2022. She admitted to having consumed alcohol before driving, which she stated was her usual routine prior to going home, a destination she ambiguously referred to as being “two weeks” away.

Field sobriety tests led to Morales’s detention. A search revealed numerous empty or nearly empty liquor bottles in her vehicle, and records showed a prior DUI charge in October. Morales now faces charges of driving under the influence second offense within five years with a blood alcohol content above .2, drinking while driving, and having expired vehicle inspection and registration. She is currently held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail

Cumberland Police Make Arrests in Fugitive and DUI Cases

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Cumberland Police Make Arrests in Fugitive and DUI Cases

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department arrested two individuals on Thursday, November 7, on separate charges, including a fugitive from justice and a DUI incident.

Irron Lateef Daye, 46, of Cumberland, was arrested on charges of being a fugitive from justice, following the discovery of an open bench warrant from Monongalia County, WV. The warrant accused Daye of failing to appear in court for a CDS distribution charge. He was presented before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance and was subsequently remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center. He is held without bond, awaiting extradition to West Virginia.

Additionally, the police responded to a report of a suspicious individual in a vehicle at the intersection of Second St and Seymour St. The officers found Joseph Robert Benson III, 40, also of Cumberland, passed out in a running Honda passenger vehicle. Upon investigation, suspected CDS was observed inside the vehicle, leading to further inquiries. Benson was ordered out of the vehicle, resisted arrest, and attempted to escape but was taken into custody after a brief struggle.

Benson was charged with driving under the influence, DUI impaired by

Stafford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

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Stafford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

**Stafford, VA -** A 34-year-old man from Stafford was arrested on Saturday night for his fourth DUI offense following multiple reports of dangerous driving.

Deputies S.A. Edwards and R.W. Stamm responded to Garrisonville Road around 8:10 p.m. after a call about a suspected drunk driver. Reports described a Honda Civic crossing the center line and nearly hitting several vehicles. Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office had already issued a be-on-the-lookout report detailing similar behavior with the same vehicle. The deputies found the car traveling east on Garrisonville Road, swerving and slowing to 15 MPH in a 40 MPH zone, before stopping the vehicle in the area of Garrisonville and Eustace roads.

The driver, identified as Marvin Sorto Guillen, showed signs of intoxication. Guillen admitted to drinking four Coronas, and deputies found a nearly empty bottle of Corona in clear view and two additional bottles in the vehicle. Officers learned Guillen had three previous DUI convictions, two in Stafford County, and that his license had been revoked.

Guillen was charged with a fourth DUI offense within ten years with a blood alcohol level over .2, driving while

Juvenile Arrested for DUI After Birthday Party in Stafford

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Juvenile Arrested for DUI After Birthday Party

**Stafford, VA** – A juvenile was caught driving under the influence after attending a birthday party Saturday night.

On Wednesday at approximately 10:05 p.m., Deputy S.C. Steinway noticed a vehicle improperly situated near Brooke Road and Caroway Drive. A Kia was found stuck in a ditch. Deputy C.D. Quebedeaux arrived to assist and ensure the driver was unharmed.

The juvenile driver claimed the crash resulted from poor headlights. Deputies detected an alcohol odor and the driver confessed to consuming Twisted Tea. He was also found with a THC vape. When questioned about a designated driver, the juvenile showed unfamiliarity with the concept. Subsequent criminal complaints included DUI, underage possession of THC and alcohol, and reckless driving.

With Halloween approaching, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office advises the public to arrange transportation if consuming alcohol. Additional patrols will be conducted to promote road safety during the holiday period.

Abandoned Vehicle With Empty Beer Bottles Leads Police to DUI Arrest

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DWI Arrest in Hackettstown

**HACKETTSTOWN, NJ** — A Hackettstown police officer discovered an unoccupied vehicle creating a traffic hazard early Tuesday. The vehicle was positioned unstable across the solid white fog line on Willow Grove Street. Empty Coors Banquet beer bottles were found inside the vehicle.

Attempts to contact the vehicle’s registered owner at their residence were not successful. While awaiting a tow truck, an Uber driver brought the vehicle’s driver, William D. Ramos, 27, of Independence Township, NJ. Ramos was reportedly returning with a gas can, having run out of fuel.

Further investigation determined that Ramos was under the influence of alcohol. He has been charged with driving while intoxicated and improper parking. Ramos has been released pending a court appearance.

Maryland Man Arrested for Ninth DUI Offense in Delaware

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Maryland Man Arrested for Ninth DUI Offense

**Dover, DE** – Delaware State Police have detained James Thorpe, a 53-year-old resident of Elkton, Maryland, for his ninth felony DUI offense. The arrest occurred on Tuesday.

A trooper observed Thorpe driving a red Dodge Ram pickup truck at a high speed on Dupont Parkway near Marl Pit Road at approximately 4:14 p.m. The trooper stopped the vehicle and detected signs of impairment from Thorpe. Subsequently, the trooper conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Thorpe failed these tests and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Upon arrest, a computer check revealed Thorpe’s history of eight prior DUI-related convictions. He was then transported to Troop 9 for processing and charged accordingly.

Thorpe faced several charges including felony Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, and Speeding. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and confined to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution with a $6,000 secured bond.