Drunk Driving

Packers TE Havner arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after motorcycle crash in N Calif. Prosecutors in Northern California said Wednesday they were waiting for a police report before deciding whether to file drunken-driving charges against Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner.

Alaska State Trooper needs single traffic stop to make two arrests for drunken driving. Alaska State Troopers needed just one traffic stop to make two arrests for drunken driving. Troopers said a highway patrol officer arrested a 42-year-old man for drunken driving after stopping him for speeding on Sunday. A short time later, a 29-year-old man arrived to take custody of the car. The officer determined he had driven to the scene while drunk.

Jury acquits man of vehicular homicide while DUI in 2008 crash that killed Pa. lawmaker. A jury has acquitted a man of vehicular homicide while driving drunk in a 2008 crash that killed a Pennsylvania lawmaker.

Jury acquits man of vehicular homicide while DUI in 2008 crash that killed Pa. lawmaker. A jury has acquitted a man of vehicular homicide while driving drunk in a 2008 crash that killed a Pennsylvania lawmaker.

Distilled Spirits Council spent $1.2 million lobbying in 4Q on underage drinking, marketing. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc., whose members include Bacardi USA Inc. and Brown-Forman Corp., spent nearly $1.2 million in the fourth quarter lobbying on drunk driving prevention, food safety and other issues, according to a recent disclosure form.

Authorities say Nebraska man showed up too drunk for sentencing in drunken-driving case. Authorities said a 30-year-old-man showed up so drunk for his sentencing for drunken driving that he missed his hearing and now faces even more time behind bars. Authorities said Jason Botos was driven to the Papillion courthouse on Thursday by his father, who needed help from deputies to get his son out of the vehicle.

Ambulance workers kept the wife of Tiger Woods from riding with the injured golf star after his November 27 crash over concerns of domestic violence, police records released Friday showed.

Dorell Wright was suspended for two NBA games by the Miami Heat on Friday after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and with a suspended license.

Miami Heat suspend forward Dorell Wright for 2 games after DUI arrest. Dorell Wright was suspended for two games by the Miami Heat, one day after he was cited for driving under the influence.

Police kept the wife of Tiger Woods from riding in an ambulance with the injured golf star after his November crash over concerns of domestic violence, records released Friday showed.

Tenn. man stopped for suspected DUI for 10th time, tells police, 'Do what you gotta do'. Kingsport Police have filed a 10th DUI charge against a driver who was going about 20 miles per hour on Interstate 26 and weaving. The Kingsport Times -News reported that the 57-year-old man told the officer on Tuesday, "I'm drunk. Do what you gotta do." The police report stated that when asked to take sobriety, breath or alcohol tests, the man kept repeating that he was drunk.

Variety of factors credited for continued decline in highway deaths. The nation's highways have become a lot safer in the past year, with the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 at the lowest level since 1954 -- the 15th consecutive quarterly decline.

Toyotas and texters aside, highway deaths fall to lowest number in more than half-century. The roads today are full of hazards: Runaway Toyotas, teen drivers texting, commuters using the rearview mirror to check their hair while juggling cups of scalding coffee. Nonetheless, the number of people dying on the highway is the lowest since the 1950s.

South Africa star Steven Pienaar was banned from driving for 12 months by a British court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to a drunk-driving offence.

Timberwolves C Jefferson returns from 2-game DWI suspension against Mavericks. Al Jefferson returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup on Monday night against Dallas after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest.

Conservative GOP state senator from California reveals he is gay in wake of recent DUI arrest. Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn said Monday he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest last week for investigation of driving under the influence.

A Norwell teenager has been charged with vehicular homicide for allegedly driving drunk Sunday and causing the crash that killed his 18-year-old passenger. Norwell police said a Chrysler Pacifica driven by 18-year-old William Ecclestone crashed on Prospect Street, landing on its roof, at 9:25 p.m. The car struck a tree before rolling over, causing major damage to the passenger side, police said. Ecclestone crawled out of the wreck and suffered minor injuries, police said. His passenger, Ryan O'Donnell of Norwell, was taken to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, where he died a short time later. Ecclestone has been charged with motor vehicle homicide, operating under the influence of alcohol, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and a marked lanes violation. He was ordered held on $10,000 cash bail yesterday. Craig Rumble, 19, of Norwell said he was good friends with both teenagers. ``Ryan was hands down the funniest person I had in my life,'' Rumble said. ``His humor and personality cl

Wales rugby great JPR Williams received a 17-month ban for drink-driving on Monday after a court heard how the legendary full-back tried to deceive a breath test by placing coins in his mouth.

Wales rugby great JPR Williams received a 17-month ban for drink-driving on Monday after a court heard how the legendary full-back tried to deceive a breath test by placing coins in his mouth.

Scola has 25 points and 21 rebounds, Rockets beat Timberwolves for 11th straight time, 112-98. Luis Scola had 25 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and the struggling Houston Rockets righted themselves with a 112-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.