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Man Arrested For DUI Abandoned Young Children in Vehicle

Posted on Jan 25, 2012

In Attleboro, Mass., a male driver was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). That’s not all! During his arrest, he apparently forgot to mention to the tow truck driver that his two small children were in the back seat of his Mercedes-Benz as it was being towed away!

Driving While Intoxicated: Fredly Misere DWI Incident

Fredly Misere, 50, was detained by law enforcement officers early Sunday morning because he appeared to be under the influence. According to several reports, Misere left his two daughters, a 3-month old and a 4-year old, in the back of his motor vehicle which was towed away.

DWI Offense on I-95

His vehicle was left on I-95 South, near Route 123 interchange with his two daughters inside. A tow truck was called to the scene. An employee from Sterry Street Towing found Misere who was fast asleep with a beer bottle on his lap. According to the tow truck driver, he had to knock on the window of the vehicle to get the driver’s attention.

Abandoned Children Discovered by Tow Truck Driver

Law enforcement later arrived at the scene of the incident, but by that time Misere’s vehicle, which was heavily tinted, was already hooked to the tow truck. The tow truck driver took the vehicle to the yard, that’s when the two small children were discovered by the driver. According to the tow truck driver, he heard noises coming from the back seat of the vehicle and that was when he discovered the children. It was not until Misere was in the back of the police car that he told officers he was worried about his girls.

Man Arrested For DUI Abandoned Young Children in Vehicle

This is not the first time something like this has happened and it won’t be the last. This is what alcohol can do to you. Hence driving with high blood alcohol content (BAC) should be avoided at all costs. The incident fortunately had a good ending and could have ended much worse. I’m just glad that the kids are safe.

Griffon Football Player Called Before the Court for DWI

Posted on Dec 22, 2011

Griffon football player called before the court for DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charges. Missouri Western football player, Benjamin Pister was cited on Sept. 19 for driving under the influence (DUI). Pister, a defensive lineman for Missouri Western State University, will be arraigned on Nov. 9 after failing to drive on the right side of the road. During the same incident, he was also cited for operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

Benjamin Pister DWI Offense

The citation occurred in Country Club Village where Pister was operating a motor vehicle under the influence and without car insurance. Pister was also arrested on Jan. 29 of last year for second-degree burglary and third-degree assault charges. According to reports, this arrest was due to a fight between a football and a baseball team. According to the complaints by the baseball team, a group of Western football players attacked them. This incident led to Pister’s arrest, where he was ordered by a municipal judge to pay $200 in fines.

Head Coach Jerry Partridge Comments on Pister’s Citation

Pister’s coach, Jerry Partridge declined to comment on his DUI citation. He just said, “Anything that happens with our kids is going to be handled in house, and I’m not going to comment on it in public,” said Jerry Partridge. So there you have it! Yet another coach refuses to talk about the inappropriate behavior displayed by his players. So we’ll just have to wait and see what happens. It is typical for coaches to have their own in-house policy for incidents like this, so hopefully it’s more than just a slap on the wrist for Pister.

Missouri Western State University’s DWI Laws

MWSU’s Athletics Department Drug and Alcohol Policy states that their athletes go through alcohol and drug abuse awareness training. The policy also states that the University will make available a training program to educate the players about the dangers of abusing drugs and alcohol. It seems that Missouri Western State University (MWSU) prides itself on promoting strict rules to deter its student-participants from abusing these dangerous substances.

What do you make of the whole incident? Do you think laws got strict for him because of his celebrity status or he got advantage of being a celebrity?

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Braylon Edwards DWI Case Headed for Another Delay

Posted on Jun 30, 2011

The DWI case against Jets Wide receiver Braylon Edwards is headed for a pre-trial hearing and another possible delay as prosecutors and defense lawyers work towards a possible settlement. His next court appearance is scheduled for 7/22, barring any plea agreement. Edwards missed his last court appearance due to a flight delay.

Testimony may Cause Doubt in Drunk Driving Case

There have been reports that two other Jets players,who were in the vehicle when Edwards was stopped for an equipment violation, will testify that Edwards was not drunk when he was driving. However, authorities could counter with the results of breathalyzer test that record Edwards’ blood alcohol level at twice the legal limit.

Drunk Driving Case may Harm Free Agency

The player is a free agent this year and his legal issues will harm any offer that he may get from other teams. Reports say that New York is leaning towards resigning the 28-year-old wide receiver from the Cleveland Browns after he had an altercation with someone from Lebron James’ entourage in Ohio. Edwards was placed on probation to settle this offense and this is his first DWI charge. The Cleveland Browns drafted Edwards in the first round during 2005. He was the third player picked overall after playing for the Michigan Wolverines.

Will Edwards Stay in New York?

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was quoted by a New Jersey newspaper saying that he wanted Edwards back for next season. However, Edwards sold his nearby digs in New Jersey, which is a sign that he may be leaving, and facing DWI charges in New York may sour him on staying in the area.

Edwards Recent Troubles

Braylon Edwards other problems with the law include:

October 2008 – driving 120 mph in a 65 mph zone
October 2009 – charged with misdemeanor assault
January 2010 – plead no contest to the charge of aggravated assault

Edwards was pulled over in September 2010 for an equipment violation in Manhattan at about 5:00 in the morning and the officer reported that he smelled alcohol in the vehicle when the wide receiver rolled down the window of his car. Two other Jets players were also in the car at the time of the stop.

Drunk Driving Charges in New York have Serious Consequences

A drunken driving conviction in New York is serious even for a first time offender. He could face up to a year in jail and an NFL imposed fine of $50,000 because of the league’s substance abuse policy.

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