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Crime & Justice

A drunken soldier driving in Vilnius was apprehended on the last night of winter

A Lithuanian soldier was caught driving under the influence in Vilnius on the last night of winter, with a blood alcohol content of 1.73 promille.

Feb 28 • 07:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A soldier was driving heavily intoxicated but was caught by police on the outskirts of Vilnius

A Lithuanian soldier was caught driving under the influence in Vilnius while off duty.

Feb 28 • 06:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Driver of Porsche who fell from Banpo Bridge arrested... "Concerns of evidence destruction and flight"

A female driver was arrested after crashing her Porsche off the Banpo Bridge while under the influence of drugs, leading to concerns about her potential to destroy evidence and flee.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Porsche Driver Who Fell from Banpo Bridge... Suspected of Drug Driving

Police have requested an arrest warrant for a woman suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and crashing her Porsche off the Banpo Bridge in Seoul.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

49-year-old arrested after accident in downtown Thessaloniki - He was driving under the influence of alcohol

A 49-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving after he was involved in an accident in downtown Thessaloniki while under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 26 • 07:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A young man who left to drive a friend to the hospital ends up in police custody

A young man driving under the influence while transporting a friend to the hospital was stopped and arrested by the police.

Feb 26 • 07:03 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Sarpsborg: Drug-affected driver caught in stolen car with stolen plates

A driver in Sarpsborg was arrested while driving a stolen car and found to be under the influence of drugs, carrying knives, and lacking a valid driver's license.

Feb 25 • 04:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Road Code: Starting today, alco-lock on cars of those convicted of drunk driving

From today, it is mandatory for vehicles owned by individuals convicted of driving under the influence to have an alcohol detection system installed at their own expense.

Feb 24 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Truck driver arrested after being caught driving on the shoulder, showing signs of drunkenness and with 8 cans of beer on BR-290, in RS

A truck driver was arrested in Porto Alegre for driving under the influence, found on the shoulder of BR-290 with empty beer cans in the cab.

Feb 24 • 10:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Start of the alcohol lock obligation. What changes and how it works

Italy's implementation of the alcohol lock law begins, requiring installation of the device in cars of offenders caught driving under the influence.

Feb 24 • 09:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Drug driver caught twice in Oulu

A drug driver was arrested twice in Oulu on the same day, facing multiple charges including driving under the influence and possession of a vehicle for use in committing a crime.

Feb 24 • 05:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The police warn of a worrying trend – young people are encouraged to drive drunk

The police in Umeå, Sweden are alarmed by a rising trend where young drivers are encouraged on social media to drive under the influence.

Feb 23 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dies and driver taken to police station after accident in Aracaju

A motorcyclist died in a traffic accident in the Northern Zone of Aracaju, and the driver of the car involved was taken to the police station for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 23 • 10:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Incredible Circumstance Leading to Highway Accident: Both Mercedes and VW Drivers Charged

Two drivers, one in a Mercedes and the other in a Volkswagen, were involved in a highway accident in Lithuania while under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 23 • 08:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Drunk man who beat his relative also attempted to drive

A 66-year-old man from Lithuania was arrested for assaulting a younger relative and attempting to drive while drunk.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Grasse, the end of police custody for certain traffic offenses divides police officers

In Grasse, police officers are divided over a new policy that eliminates police custody for some minor traffic offenses, including driving under the influence of drugs or without a license.

Feb 23 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Drunk Portuguese driver goes the wrong way, hits off-duty military police officer, and causes death in the East Zone of SP

A drunk Portuguese driver caused the death of an off-duty police officer in São Paulo after hitting him while driving the wrong way.

Feb 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Former customs chief D. Žvironas, driving under the influence, has filed an appeal

D. Žvironas, the former customs chief, has filed an appeal against the court's ruling regarding his DUI charge.

Feb 22 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Six people injured in traffic accidents; six drivers arrested for drunk driving

In Latvia, six individuals were injured in traffic accidents on February 21, with six drivers arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and another for drugs.

Feb 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is the 20-year-old young woman who drove drunk, crashed into a motorcyclist, and killed him

A 20-year-old woman named Camila Zabala has been charged with aggravated culpable homicide after driving under the influence and causing the death of a motorcyclist in Río Cuarto, Argentina.

Feb 21 • 20:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Córdoba: a 20-year-old girl was driving under the influence, collided with a motorcyclist, and killed him

A 20-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated culpable homicide after driving under the influence and causing a fatal accident that killed a motorcyclist in Córdoba, Argentina.

Feb 21 • 12:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Serious accident in Kaunas: caused by a drunk driver

A serious traffic accident in Kaunas was caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol according to local police reports.

Feb 21 • 08:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Four drivers fined for driving under the influence

In Latvia, four drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, resulting in various legal procedures including criminal charges.

Feb 21 • 08:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Madona's Deputy Mayor Šķēls Faces Nearly 40 Administrative Penalties for Violations

Aigars Šķēls, the Deputy Mayor of Madona, has faced nearly 40 administrative penalties, primarily for traffic violations, including driving under the influence.

Feb 20 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Fatal Traffic Accident in Patission: 28-Year-Old Driver was Drunk Who Hit 74-Year-Old Woman

A 28-year-old motorcyclist, who was under the influence of alcohol, hit and killed a 74-year-old pedestrian in Patission, central Athens.

Feb 20 • 13:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Without documents, on drugs. After a risky exchange behind the wheel, a couple in Liberec made contrite confessions

A couple in Liberec offered confessions after a risky exchange while driving under the influence and without proper documentation.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Truck driver arrested in the act after driving drunk and against traffic for two kilometers on SP-348 in Jundiaí

A truck driver was arrested for driving under the influence and in the wrong direction on a Brazilian highway, causing a spill of fuel and damage to his vehicle.

Feb 19 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested after stealing magistrate's car, driving drunk, and crashing into a wall in Piracicaba

A 24-year-old woman was arrested in Piracicaba for stealing a car, driving under the influence, and crashing into a wall.

Feb 19 • 13:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kolonaki: 20-month prison sentence and license revocation for the singer who hit 5 vehicles

A Greek singer has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and had her driving license revoked for causing damage to five vehicles in Kolonaki while reportedly under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Runover, escape, and drunkenness: what is known about the accident involving a physiotherapist from HGP

A serious accident in Palmas critically injured a physiotherapist and led to the arrest of the driver for driving under the influence and other offenses.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Young victims face meth-fuelled driver who struck them outside Canberra school

Tayler Hazell, a 32-year-old man, faces sentencing for driving a stolen car while under the influence of meth, leading to an accident that severely injured two schoolboys outside St Edmund's College in Canberra.

Feb 19 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sebastián Beccacece backs Gonzalo Valle: 'He has always been exemplary with us'

Ecuador national team coach Sebastián Beccacece publicly supported goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle following his suspension for driving under the influence, emphasizing Valle's professionalism within the team.

Feb 18 • 23:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The trial of Christos Mastoras has been postponed - "I am here to take my responsibilities"

The trial of Greek singer Christos Mastoras for dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol has been indefinitely postponed due to time constraints in court.

Feb 18 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Private ambulance driver arrested for driving drunk

A private ambulance driver was arrested in Thessaloniki for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 18 • 09:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Police was drunk at work - caught for another crime in the parking lot

A police officer was caught driving under the influence and working while intoxicated, resulting in a fine and prior incidents of similar behavior being noted.

Feb 17 • 17:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man brazenly stole a top boat from the dock - soon collided with bridge structures

A 29-year-old man was sentenced to nine months of conditional imprisonment for the theft of a valuable motorboat and driving under the influence.

Feb 17 • 17:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Drunk policeman crashed into a fence. Breathalyzer showed 1.5 per mille

A policeman in Poland caused an accident while driving under the influence, yielding a breathalyzer result of 1.5 per mille, but fortunately, no injuries occurred.

Feb 17 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver who ran over physiotherapist was wearing an ankle bracelet and showed signs of intoxication, investigation reveals

A driver wearing an ankle bracelet was arrested for running over a physiotherapist and displaying signs of intoxication, as the victim remains in a critical condition.

Feb 17 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution against the singer who hit 5 vehicles in Kolonaki

A singer has been criminally charged with dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol after her vehicle struck five parked cars in Kolonaki, Athens.

Feb 17 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kolonaki: Criminal charges for two misdemeanors against the singer who hit vehicles

A 36-year-old singer faces criminal charges for dangerous driving and driving under the influence after reportedly hitting parked cars in Kolonaki.

Feb 17 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Drunk driver crashes into 5 parked cars in downtown Athens

A 36-year-old female driver, allegedly a singer, crashed into five parked cars while under the influence of alcohol in downtown Athens, resulting in property damage but no injuries.

Feb 17 • 08:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kolonaki: Singer of a band crashed into five vehicles under the influence of alcohol

A 36-year-old singer caused damage to five parked cars in Kolonaki while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 17 • 07:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In Šakiai district, an intoxicated driver attempted to evade punishment by offering a bribe

A man in Lithuania offered a bribe to police after being caught driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of 0.86.

Feb 17 • 06:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drunk driver without a leg is arrested after hitting a motorcyclist and crashing into other vehicles in Ceará

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Ceará for driving under the influence, hitting a motorcyclist, and crashing into several vehicles despite having an amputated leg.

Feb 17 • 00:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Drunken driver crashes a 'G-Class' into a pole and overturns in Jurmala

A driver in Jurmala crashed their vehicle into a pole while under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the car overturning.

Feb 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Truck driver sentenced - ended up in the ditch with a blood alcohol level of 3.23

A truck driver has been sentenced to treatment and a fine after driving with an extremely high blood alcohol level, which resulted in an accident.

Feb 16 • 18:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Friday the thirteenth through the eyes of the Hradec Králové police. They were occupied by a woman driving with nearly three promille

A woman driving under the influence of alcohol was arrested by Hradec Králové police, reflecting potential dangers associated with reckless behavior on Friday the 13th.

Feb 16 • 11:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Drove from Bergen to Bokn with a blood alcohol level of 3.23

A woman in her 30s has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for driving a truck while heavily intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level of 3.23, after causing an accident on the E39 road in Norway.

Feb 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

District of Fürstenfeldbruck: Driving without lights and air, but with alcohol

A driver in Fürstenfeldbruck was caught driving under the influence with a flat tire and no headlights, resulting in a blood alcohol content of 1.5.

Feb 15 • 12:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A nationwide wanted man drove while drunk. He told Plzeň police that he had an energy drink

A wanted man drove under the influence, claiming to have only consumed an energy drink, according to Plzeň police.

Feb 15 • 11:58 UTC

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