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Most Popular DUI Arrests – See If You Can Find Your Favorite Stars?

Posted on Nov 15, 2010

DUI arrests are really making the news nowadays, but which DUI arrest are the most notable celebrities, political figure or athletes? Some are just sad; however they make us laugh also. Over the years which DUI arrest have been the most popular stories down through the decade.

Hail to the Chief!

If there is one thing you can say about drunk driving arrest is they do not seem to affect your upward mobility. Proof of this is when the top two men in charge of the country and perhaps the world, both the number one man and the number two in the white house had DUI arrest on their record. George W. Bush had one back in the boozy 70’s when a lot of driver probably did not know you could be charge with such an offense and Vice President Dick Chaney was charged in the 60s when many cars did not have seat belts yet. Can anyone remember if Teddy was ever charged for Chappaquiddick?

And the DWI Grammy Goes to …

How about a group of people that it is expected of them to get caught drinking and driving. It might even be some sort of career move thought up by their publicists. Yes, I am referring to the music industry let look at their long list:

George Michael
George Jones,
Glen Campbell
Winona Judd
Eve (Rapper)
Busta Rhymes,
Taboo (Black Eyed Peas),

Billie Jo Armstrong (Green Day),
Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots)
David Grohl (Foo Fighters)
Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys)
Bobby Brown
Diana Ross

Let’s Get Ready To Stumble!

Then there are athletes that you would think would be in a gym instead of boozin “n” cruisin’:

Mike Tyson (Boxer)
Kurt Angle (WWE Superstar)
Tony La Russa (St. Loius Cardinal’s coach)
Warren Moon (Pro Football)
Tonya Harding (skater)
Steve McNair (Pro Footballer)

To be or Not to be “Where Are My Car Keys”

Then comes the thespians who throughout the year are always on the top of entertaining DWI arrest list because many times than not their arrests include colorful stories. They include:

Shannen Doherty, Rebecca De Mornay, Kirsten Storms, Vivica A. Fox, Tracey Gold, Joey Lauren Adams, Yancy Butler, Danielle Fishel, Mischa Barton, Jessica Smith, Kim Delany, Kiefer Sutherland, Ty Pennington, Mel Gibson, Nick Nolte, Mickey Rourke, Aidan Quinn, Gary Collins, Steve McQueen, Keanu Reeves, Michael Lookinland, David Hasselhoff, Kelsey Grammer, Edward Furlong, Ray Liotta, Lane Garrison.

Actors/comedians like:

Andy Dick,
Tracy Morgan
Haley Joel Osment (The 6th Sense kid, “I see drunk people”)
Jason Priestly
Jean-Claude Van Damme

are not left behind even.

Drunk Driving Cast Award

And from the ‘B’ tube the cast of “Lost” deserve special recognition with three members of the cast being cited:

Michelle Rodriguez,
Cynthia Watros and
Daniel Dae Kim

Action!

And if all of the actors and actresses above seem that the cast of the remake of “It’s a Mad Mad World”. We have a screenwriter Roger Avary and two Directors Gus Van Zant and Oliver Stone. (I would go see it).

Van Stumon Busted for Drunk Driving

Posted on Oct 05, 2010

Authorities in Fayetteville Arkansas say Arkansas fullback Van Stumon has been charged with drunken driving and other offenses after an early morning traffic stop in Fayetteville.

The Story

A police report said Stumon was pulled over about 2:20 a.m. after officers saw him make an improper turn, drive over a curb into a parking lot and park his car erratically. According to the report, Stumon failed a field sobriety test and registered 0.10 percent on a blood-alcohol test.

The Charges

Driving while intoxicated is one of several charges facing Arkansas fullback Van Stumon. In addition to driving while intoxicated (DWI), Stumon was also charged with careless driving, making an improper U-turn and making an improper lane change. He is scheduled to appear July 16 in Fayetteville District Court. His head coach Bobby Petrino is aware of the situation and is apparently handling the matter internally.

Stumon Released on Bond

The 22-year-old Stumon was arrested Saturday booked into the Washington County Jail and released later in the morning on $1,200 bond.

About Van Stumon

Stumon’s high school career information courtesy of Athletic Media Relations: Primarily a defensive end and running back in high school, the AP named him to the 2005 Arkansas Super Team and he was the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s state defensive player of the year. As a senior, he recorded 64 tackles with seven sacks for Coach Bryan Hutson. He also had five fumble recoveries, returning two for touchdowns, in leading his team to the state quarterfinals. He also rushed for nearly 1,000 yards. Prior to his final high school campaign, he attended Arkansas’ football camp and was named the outstanding camper. As a junior, before being double and triple-teamed, he made 106 tackles, including 32 tackles for loss. He played at both defensive end and linebacker in his junior season.

In addition, he rushed for more than 800 yards on the offensive side of the ball. He also participated in basketball and track and field in high school. He was ranked as the No. 4 prospect in Arkansas by Rivals and as the No. 9 linebacker in the nation by the same outlet. He was also a member of the Rivals250 team. Scout ranked him as the No. 8 prospect in Arkansas. Both Hawgs Illustrated and HawgSports.com rated him as the No. 3 prospect in Arkansas. He was recruited by a number of schools and chose Arkansas over Purdue, Iowa, Ole Miss and Notre Dame.

2008: Stumon made appearances in nine games in 2008 (all but Ole Miss, South Carolina, LSU). He had three tackles on the season with one against Alabama, Texas and Florida.

2007: He did not see any game action while working with the scout team defense at end.

2006: He spent his redshirt season working in the weight room and logging time on the scout team defense.

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George Michael arrested for DUI

Posted on Sep 17, 2010

Most of you remember George Michael, the singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1980s. His first solo single, “Careless Whisper” was released selling about six million copies worldwide. He was also a member of one of the most successful band of the 80s Wham! Well, on July 4, 2010 around 3:30 in the morning Michael crashed his Range Rover into Snappy Snaps photo-printing storefront close to his home in Hampstead, north London while allegedly being under the influence of cannabis. According to reports, Michael was driving home just after attending a ‘Gay Pride’ parade in London.

George Michael Found Spaced Out On Drugs

According to police reports, when they found Michael, he was passed out behind the wheel of his motor vehicle, looking a bit dazed and confused. The police officer also found two marijuana cigarettes still in his possession. Michael, 47 was arrested on July 4 in north London and was released on bail.

George Michael Ongoing Legal Problems

Michael appeared in court to face charges were he pleaded guilty on both charges; driving under the influence of drugs and possessing cannabis. This is not his first incident with the law. Back in 2007, Michael pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs. He lost his driving privileges for two years and was sentenced to 100 hours of community service. This arrest comes just a few months after receiving his driving privileges back following his prior two-year driving suspension.

The Verdict

George Michael was found guilty for DUI and drug possession and was sentenced to eight weeks in jail, by officials at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London. His eight weeks sentence will be divided between prison time and parole. He was also fined $1,250 and his driving privileges were taken away yet again, but this time for five years. Final ruling is scheduled for September 14.

George Michael broke his promise to his Fans

George Michael wrote an apology letter to his fans back in 2007 when he was also arrested for drug possession. He apologized for the incident and told them that immediately after the incident he had checked himself into a rehab treatment clinic to deal with his drug addiction. He apparently stayed in a detox program for 14 days in London. He also stated that he was also receiving ongoing outpatient drug counseling a few times a week to deal with his drug problems.

He made a promise to his fans that he would “sort himself out.” So what went wrong?

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