Category: DUI

When Kenner police found DWI suspect Troy J. Grassel he was asleep behind the wheel of a car, its motor running and his foot on the brake in the 2600 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard. An officer awakened him and detected the odor of alcohol, but Grassel would not submit to a field test or… Continue reading Police restrain DWI suspect in effort to force blood sample

Motorists convicted of DWI, even on a first offense, should spend some time in jail, a Louisiana Senator said this week. Anyone convicted of driving while intoxicated would have to serve a jail sentence under a bill being proposed for the March 12 session of the Legislature. Sen. Jonathan Perry, R-Kaplan, a former police officer… Continue reading Senator wants to require all DWI offenders to serve jail time

New Orleans, Louisiana DWI – Governor Bobby Jindal wants the state to get tougher on people who drink and drive. The governor is proposing a package of new laws to deal more harshly with drivers who get behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and drugs. In all, the governor is… Continue reading DWI offenders are in Jindal’s sights

New Orleans police will use a sobriety checkpoint to look for drunk drivers in the Uptown area from 9 p.m. Wednesday February 29 to 5 a.m. Thursday March 1, authorities said. Details from the NOPD news release: As required by the Louisiana Supreme Court, the New Orleans Police Department is issuing a public advisory regarding… Continue reading DWI checkpoint planned for uptown New Orleans

Arrested for DWI three times, a Metairie man might have been impaired again when he smashed into a car on Airline Drive over the weekend, then drove off. The suspect was taken into custody Friday night in the 800 block of Linden Street in Metairie as he tried to hide his damaged blue pickup truck… Continue reading Three-time DWI suspect arrested again after crash in Metairie

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission released a press statement in regard to the recent Super Bowl. Though the release covers only the recent Super Bowl the guidelines listed in the article are applicable to all sporting events. Keep this in mind as we approach March Madness and the Final Four which will be in New… Continue reading Guidelines for attending and hosting sporting events

We have discussed before how arrests are up during Mardi Gras and Carnival season. Here is an article showing how area jails prepare for the anticipated increase in arrests. As you can see, law enforcement efforts are increased during this period and you should avoid driving if you have had anything to drink. If you… Continue reading Jails make room for Mardi Gras arrests

According to Highway Safety Commission records and reports, Drunk drivers contribute to Mardi Gras’s status as deadliest state holiday. Drivers should be extra cautious due to the number of pedestrians on or near streets and highways as well as the number of vehicles dis-obeying and ignoring traffic laws in order to get to a parade… Continue reading Mardi Gras is deadliest state holiday

The State of Louisiana has begun a new campaign to curb DWI and DUI. The program is called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and will operate during the upcoming Holiday Season. Here is an excerpt of the press release announcing the program: “Scores of Louisiana law enforcement agencies are participating in the national “Drive… Continue reading Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Begins

According to a recent press release of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission DWI checkpoints and saturation patrols will be increased and intensified during the Holiday Season in an effort to curb drunk driving. Here is a portion of the release for your consideration: Scores of Louisiana law enforcement agencies are participating in the national “Drive… Continue reading Saturation patrols and DWI checkpoints increase