Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed His Daughter and Injured His Son
A Florida man has been arrested for DUI charges in connection with a November crash that killed his daughter and severely injured his son, authorities stated. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the 30-year-old defendant was arrested Tuesday on charges of DUI manslaughter, DUI causing serious bodily injury, and two counts of negligent child… Read More »
Orlando Woman Possibly Facing DUI Manslaughter Charge After Pedestrian Death
A 26-year-old Orlando woman was arrested recently on DUI charges in connection with a fatal Orange County crash. The deadly accident occurred around 4 a.m. on South Orange Blossom Trail at Skyview Bridge. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver was driving a 2016 Lexus IS south on Orange Blossom Trail when a… Read More »
Deputy Injured in Rollover Crash; Driver Charged with DUI
Recently, a Central Florida deputy was injured in a rollover crash and now, the driver is facing charges on suspicion of DUI. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy was taken to the hospital after being seriously injured in a rollover crash caused by an allegedly impaired driver in Ruskin. On September 14th, at around… Read More »
Deputies Add DUI Manslaughter to List of Charges Against Orlando Woman
An Orlando woman is now facing an added charge of DUI manslaughter after being involved in a fatal Polk County crash that deputies say killed one of her passengers and injured two others. On Friday, July 19, authorities arrested a 36-year-old woman and charged her with vehicular homicide for the death of a 39-year-old… Read More »
Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charges in Jupiter Florida
Tiger Woods was arrested recently on a DUI charge in Jupiter, Florida. He spent nearly four hours in a county jail before he was released. Woods is a 14-time major champion who ranks second overall with 79 career victories on the PGA Tour. He has not golfed, however, in four months. He is out… Read More »
Florida Woman Charged with DUI Manslaughter in the Death of Her Daughter
Yes, you can be charged with DUI manslaughter after the death of a passenger in your own vehicle. One Florida woman is learning this the hard way after a fatal DUI collision took the life of her own daughter. Apopka police announced the arrest of a 34-year-old woman. The police say that the woman… Read More »
Bare Knuckle Boxing Star, Mike Perry, Arrested on DUI Charge
Bare Knuckle FC superstar and former UFC fighter Mike Perry was arrested earlier this month in Florida on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) ahead of his return to fighting, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The 33-year-old fighter was arrested and charged on October 12 in Clermont, Florida for DUI. He… Read More »
Florida Woman Faces DUI Charges for Driving Erratically Close to Power Crews
A 33-year-old Florida woman is facing charges of Driving Under the Influence after she was accused of driving recklessly close to power crews that were working, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, on Saturday at 6:55 p.m., they responded to the area of Highway 42 and Highway 450A after receiving… Read More »
Drunk 19-Year-Old Runs Over and Kills 2-Year-Old Who Was Riding Tricycle
A 19-year-old Florida man faces charges of DUI manslaughter after running over a 2-year-old on a tricycle in a gated Tavares neighborhood, according to a recent arrest affidavit. Tavares police said they responded at around 7:18 p.m. to the Oak Bend neighborhood in relation to a child who had been struck by a vehicle…. Read More »
Driver Facing DUI Manslaughter Charge for Hit and Run on Motorcyclist
A Florida driver is facing several DUI charges after police allege the man struck and killed a motorist before fleeing the scene of the crash recently, according to the news release. Melbourne police responded to the crash at around 11:57 p.m. According to the press release, an initial investigation revealed that a Nissan Maxima… Read More »
