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Authorities in Georgia reported that a man is facing numerous charges after an extended series of car crashes and dangerous driving incidents across multiple counties, all allegedly while under the influence of Xanax.

The chain of events unfolded on a Wednesday afternoon, beginning in Johns Creek and continuing through Fulton and Gwinnett counties. It was reported that the situation started when a beige Volvo struck several vehicles in Johns Creek. Instead of stopping, the driver allegedly continued driving until they reached Duluth, where additional cars were hit. Just before 5:00 PM, the police were notified, and the callers reported that the Volvo was in the wrong lane and had crossed over a median at one point.

When officers arrived in the area, they found three drivers who described narrowly avoiding more serious collisions. One car was hit, another said their vehicle was sideswiped, and another driver explained they had to swerve quickly to avoid a head-on crash. The Volvo itself came to a stop on the edge of a landscaped median in front of a Popeyes restaurant. The vehicle appeared heavily damaged from multiple impacts.

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A Texas woman driving with her six children, who were allegedly not wearing seatbelts, was accused of operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol after she reportedly crashed into a pole.

On the afternoon of November 28, the authorities received a report of a single-car crash in San Antonio. Deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office went to the location to investigate, and they reported that they found an SUV on the side of the road that had crashed into a pole. A 31-year-old woman was identified as the driver, and her six children were with her. The youngsters were between the ages of 2 and 12 years old. Everyone in the vehicle appeared to require medical treatment.

The authorities were able to review forensic data, and they reported that the woman may have been driving approximately 20 miles over the posted speed limit. They also noted that it appeared as if she had lost control of the vehicle before crashing into the pole.

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A school bus driver in Minnesota who reportedly said he had taken cold medicine is facing charges after being accused of driving under the influence with students on board.

On November 20, a 55-year-old school bus driver from M&M Bus Service, who was dropping off students attending Maple Lake High School, was involved in an incident. According to reports, one of the multiple student passengers thought they detected the smell of alcohol and believed it was coming from the driver. A school resource officer was notified about the situation, and the authorities began investigating the claim.

The authorities alerted the bus company about the report, and they decided to have the driver pull over while they sent someone else to complete the route. The man stopped the bus without incident, and none of the students were injured. It was reported that he returned to the service garage before he was visited by a deputy from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

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A woman who teaches language arts at a Michigan high school is facing several charges after a couple of her students reportedly ate THC candy that she allegedly brought into the classroom.

According to reports, on the afternoon of November 13, an incident occurred during the last period at Angola High School that led to the teacher’s arrest. It began when two students in the classroom reportedly ate gummy candies that contained THC. The next day, the school resource deputy found out about the situation, and detectives from the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office joined them in the investigation.

When they talked to the students who ate the candy, they said they saw it sitting out and thought it was regular candy. It was believed that the gummies were brought into the classroom by the teacher and that she was the one who had left them out in the open. The teacher was asked to go to the sheriff’s office to discuss the situation, and she agreed to meet them.

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A chief judicial officer in Iowa’s Second Judicial District is facing a first-offense operating-while-intoxicated charge after a late-evening incident last week.

The situation began when motorists driving on a highway near Boone saw a pickup moving slowly through the median area and realized it had been traveling the wrong way in the westbound lanes. Several callers notified the authorities and said the driver appeared unconscious. One person stopped and tried to open the doors, but when they could not, they got into the truck by going through the rear window. They were then able to put it in park and turn off the ignition.

A deputy from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrived, and they reportedly found the driver was unable to stand without assistance, in addition to allegedly exhibiting several signs of being impaired. Emergency medical personnel at the scene evaluated her. According to the police report, she did not respond when asked whether she would participate in field sobriety tests. A warrant was obtained for a blood draw at a local hospital, and the sheriff said that the blood sample will be tested by the state crime laboratory.

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A Montana octogenarian with eight prior DUI convictions was arrested on Halloween for allegedly driving under the influence again after a deputy reportedly saw him driving on the wrong side of the street into oncoming traffic.

On the evening of October 31, an 80-year-old man was standing next to his car on the shoulder of a road in Missoula. An on-duty deputy saw him, and as they were passing they asked if he needed anything, but the man said no. He got into his vehicle and reportedly pulled onto the road, and the deputy alleged that he was driving into oncoming traffic. He got the driver to pull over without incident, and when the man got out of the car, it was reported that the front of his pants were wet, causing the deputy to believe he had urinated on himself.

According to reports, the man displayed multiple indicators of being intoxicated, and he was asked to take roadside sobriety tests. The deputy noted that he did not pass, even though he only took one of the three tests. When his blood-alcohol concentration was checked with a breathalyzer, it gave a result of .102. When asked if he had anything to drink, the man reportedly said it had been hours since he had. In addition to allegedly driving while intoxicated, the man also reportedly had a revoked driver’s license and eight prior DUI convictions.

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A Montana man who is currently on probation was arrested when an officer reportedly found him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle with the motor running, causing him to believe he was under the influence of alcohol.

Late in the evening on September 27, a 52-year-old man was driving in Missoula when he decided to take a nap in his vehicle. He pulled over and parked, and reclined the seat so he could rest for a while. While he was relaxing, a passerby noticed him and became concerned. They located an on-duty officer from the Missoula Police Department nearby and provided the details of what they saw. The officer headed to the vehicle that the person reported, and it was noted that the driver had not turned off the engine before lying down. They also reported that they spotted what they believed was vomit on the ground next to the driver’s side of the car.

When the officer got the driver’s attention, the man allegedly said he had a couple of drinks and wanted to nap in the warm vehicle. He also disclosed that he was on parole. The officer believed the man showed multiple indications of being intoxicated, and he was reportedly unable to steady himself when he got out of his car. At the request of a probation officer, the vehicle was searched, and the officer reported that they found a bottle of liquor in the center console.

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A Delaware man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after allegedly driving under the influence with five passengers who were injured when his vehicle crashed.

Late in the evening on September 26, a 27-year-old man was driving his Ford Edge in Greenwood. He had four passengers in the vehicle with him: a 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman from Milton, two 19-year-old men, and a 6-year-old. According to reports, he lost control of the SUV, and it veered off the road and rolled multiple times. When the authorities were notified, Delaware State Police troopers went to the site.

When the troopers arrived, the vehicle was found in a ditch. Two passengers were thrown from the SUV during the accident, and the individuals from Milton, who were still inside, were badly injured. They, in addition to the other passengers, were taken to the hospital. The driver did not go to the hospital, but medical techs treated his wounds at the scene.

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A Florida woman with her preteen daughter in the car is facing charges after she reportedly crashed into a school bus while allegedly driving under the influence.

On the afternoon of September 5, a 38-year-old woman from Coconut Creek was driving in Boynton Beach with her 11-year-old daughter in the car. As she made a left turn, she reportedly slammed into a Palm Beach County school bus. The driver was the only person on board, and it was reported that the vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured. Several motorists around the scene allegedly saw the accident as it occurred, and the authorities were notified.

Officers from the Boynton Beach Police Department responded to the scene to investigate and spoke with individuals who identified themselves as witnesses. They each reported that they noticed the woman’s car was swerving between the lanes and then saw her crash into the bus after making a sharp left turn. When the police talked to the alleged victim, they reported that she was unable to stand up straight. They believed it was an indication that she was intoxicated, despite having just been in an accident.

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An allegedly intoxicated driver in Central Missouri is facing multiple charges after reportedly striking two boys on bicycles with her SUV and driving away without stopping.

On the morning of September 6, a bicycle race was scheduled to take place at Binder Park in Jefferson City. As participants were warming up before the event began, two boys who were riding together were involved in a dangerous situation. According to reports, an SUV plowed directly into the pair while making a wide turn, and the driver allegedly immediately left the scene without trying to assist. One of the juveniles was able to avoid injury, but the other was hurt during the crash. Both of the bicycles, which had a combined estimated value of $14,000, were destroyed.

The authorities were notified, and officers from the Jefferson City Police Department began investigating the incident. The boy who was injured was taken to a local hospital, and it was reported that he may have sustained a broken ankle. The police began searching for an SUV matching the description of the one involved in the crash, and they found it nearby. They identified the driver as a 25-year-old woman from Fulton. It was believed that she was intoxicated, and the authorities learned that she was still on probation from a previous DWI conviction. When her BAC was tested, a result of .252 was reported.

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