Minivan plows into Md. apartment during driving lesson on Good Luck Road; resident injuredOctober 6th, 2009 Md. driving lesson ends with minivan in bedroomLANHAM, Md. — Police in Maryland say a driving lesson on Good Luck Road ended with a minivan crashing through an apartment wall.
Tenn. man charged with driving on suspended license hours after his license suspendedSeptember 10th, 2009 Man busted on same day his license was suspendedGREENEVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee man whose driver's license was suspended was charged with driving on a suspended license — on the same day.
In reversal, highway safety association supports state laws against texting behind the wheelAugust 31st, 2009 Governors Highway Safety Assoc. backs texting banSAVANNAH, Ga.
Nissan prices new 2010 Rogue crossover SUV between $20,340 and $23,130August 28th, 2009 Nissan prices new 2010 Rogue crossover SUVFRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America Inc.
Ohio bus driver was using cell at time of fatal accident in ClevelandAugust 7th, 2009 Ohio bus driver was on phone when man killedCLEVELAND — An Ohio bus driver who had been fired and reinstated after an earlier accident was on her cell phone when her bus struck and killed a pedestrian in March, according to investigators. Angela Williams, 49, of Cleveland, was indicted Thursday on a felony charge of aggravated vehicular homicide.
Ill. man with revoked license charged with DUI on lawnmower during beer runAugust 5th, 2009 Man on lawnmower during beer run charged with DUIBELLEVILLE, Ill. — With a revoked license because of a previous drunken-driving conviction, Dennis Cretton shouldn't drive.
Grime doesn't pay: Australian police nab suspected car thief asleep at the wheel in a car washAugust 3rd, 2009 Suspected Aussie thief caught napping in car washADELAIDE, Australia — Police say they have arrested a suspected car thief whom they caught napping at the wheel of a stolen car. South Australia Police say the 30-year-old man drove the Audi convertible into an automatic car wash early Monday and apparently fell asleep.
Ore. victim of 35-year ID theft thrilled at arrest _ 'like I've been released from prison'July 30th, 2009 Ore. victim of 35-year ID theft 'elated' at arrestSEATTLE — An Oregon man who was the victim of a 35-year-long identity theft said Thursday he's so happy about an arrest in the case that he could kiss the special agent who handled it. "I can't believe this has finally come to a head after all these years — it's like I've been released from prison," Tom Lesh, of Coos Bay, told The Associated Press.
Police: Drunken driver makes rest stop on lawn of Michigan State Police post in Paw PawJuly 23rd, 2009 Drunken driver parks on Mich. police post's lawnPAW PAW, Mich.
Man, 63, sentenced to 3 years in prison after 18th conviction for driving on revoked licenseJuly 22nd, 2009 Man convicted 18 times for driving without licenseWOODSTOCK, Ill. — A judge has sentenced a 63-year-old man to three years in prison after his 18th conviction for driving on a revoked license.
Iowa man loses temper with wife during argument, grabs steering wheel and sends car into wallJune 29th, 2009 Iowa man grabs wheel, crashes car during quarrelDES MOINES, Iowa — Police said they arrested a Des Moines man after he reportedly lost his temper with his wife while they were traveling on Interstate Highway 235, wrenched the wheel from her and sent the car careening off the road. Officers said Saturday night that a 26-year-old man was charged with domestic assault and was being held at Polk County Jail.
2 California men arrested in ring providing bogus driver's licenses in the West and MexicoJune 11th, 2009 2 arrested in massive license counterfeiting ringGREENFIELD, Calif. — Police say two suspected California counterfeiters operated a massive bogus driver's license ring for customers in the West and Mexico.
Minn. psychologist accused of billing shopping trips as therapy agrees to surrender her licenseJune 11th, 2009 Alleged 'shopping' therapist surrenders licenseGOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — A psychologist has surrendered her license to practice after she was accused of taking a patient shopping and traveling, then billing the activities as therapy.
Police: Mich. man tried to get free lawnmower by claiming daughter was killed in crashMay 9th, 2009 Police: Man tried scam after crash killed 4 teensCLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities say a Michigan man tried get a business owner to give him a free lawn mower by pretending to be the father of a girl killed in a crash.
Connecticut police arrest woman twice in 3 hours on drunken driving chargesApril 21st, 2009 Woman nabbed twice in 3 hours for drunken drivingFARMINGTON, Conn. — Connecticut police booked a 29-year-old woman for drunken driving, and then charged her with the same crime less than three hours later when they spotted her behind the wheel again.