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The Civilian Division Chief of the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing his car into another vehicle.

Late in the evening on July 6, the 50-year-old man was reportedly driving his county-issued Toyota Camry in Kendall, Florida, when he was involved in a car accident with an SUV with two people inside. The authorities were notified, and troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol went to the location to assist and investigate. When they got there, they noted that a woman had been driving the SUV, and her teenage daughter was in the passenger seat when the crash occurred. When the driver talked to a trooper, she told them it was the man who was driving the other car that caused the accident.

According to reports, the man, identified as the chief of Miami-Dade Corrections, was asleep in the passenger seat when troopers found him. He allegedly smelled like alcohol, and when he woke up and talked to the troopers, he reportedly showed several indicators of possible intoxication. He allegedly told the troopers he had a few drinks, and his breath test showed a BAC of .236 and .231.

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An Ashland City couple found themselves in jail after an alleged nap at a gas station pump with a 9-month-old child in the back seat of the car led to drug and domestic violence charges.

On August 25 at a local Circle K, the authorities were notified after it was discovered that a vehicle had been parked at a gas pump for about an hour and a half with a child in the backseat. When they got there, officers reportedly discovered a 21-year-old driver and a 22-year-old passenger slumped over in the front seats with a toddler in the back.

According to reports, when officers woke the pair, both appeared confused and disoriented. They refused a request to search the vehicle, but officers allegedly noticed a narcotic smoking device in plain view. A deeper search of the car reportedly revealed drug paraphernalia, including items that tested positive for fentanyl, along with heroin, ecstasy, and marijuana. The couple allegedly admitted to using heroin before arriving at the gas station.

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Stand-up comedienne and actress Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Southern California for her second DUI after she was found unconscious in her car after a Thanksgiving charity dinner event.

On November 23, the Laugh Factory hosted its 43rd free annual Thanksgiving dinner event. According to a press release, “Laugh Factory welcomes those who are away from home, those who are underserved, or those who are simply in need of a warm meal and some good laughs.” This year, Tiffany Haddish, Tim Allen, and Alonzo Bodden were some of the stars who helped serve the guests and put on a comedy show for the diners.

The following morning, just before 6:00 AM, a citizen notified the authorities to report that someone was in their car with the engine running, and they appeared to be asleep.

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A man in Illinois allegedly walked into a stranger’s residence while the inhabitants were asleep, and he reportedly stole a pair of socks before running out the door.

Early in the morning on April 1, a family was asleep in their Ankeny apartment when a stranger allegedly came inside using the front door.

A female resident was asleep on the couch with the television on in the background, and the others, including the children, were sleeping in their own rooms.

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When the police reportedly discovered a felon from Florida passed out behind the wheel in the middle of traffic, they allegedly found several types of drugs and a loaded rifle in the truck he was driving.  

Just after midnight on March 29, a man in a Chevy Silverado was driving through an intersection in Brooksville when he allegedly fell asleep. The truck was stopped in the middle of the road blocking traffic. 

Someone notified the authorities about the situation, and deputies from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Department went to the location to investigate. 

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A 41-year-old Florida mom may face charges for driving under the influence after she was allegedly found unconscious behind the wheel of her vehicle at an elementary school. 

At approximately 7:30 AM on October 31, a mother and her child arrived at Treadway Elementary School in Leesburg. It was about an hour before the day’s classes were going to start. 

It was reported that her daughter went into the building, but the woman remained in her car on the campus. 

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An off-duty New Jersey police officer suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol may face charges after he allegedly got into a single-vehicle accident and drove away without reporting the incident. 

Late in the evening on September 2, someone driving a Chevy Avalanche crashed into a pole in a residential neighborhood. The person allegedly drove away after the accident. 

According to reports, the authorities investigated the accident and believed the driver was a police officer that has worked for the Saddle Brook Police Department for approximately five years. 

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According to the authorities, a man suspected of driving under the influence was caught with a Gila monster in his vehicle, but he did not have a permit to legally possess the venomous lizard. 

On the evening of June 5, 37-year-old Brandon Denney was reportedly parked in a convenience store parking lot with the engine of his vehicle running. It was reported that he was fading in and out of consciousness behind the wheel. 

The man was seen by someone as they walked by, and they notified the authorities about what they saw. 

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A mother of three was accused of going to a club and leaving her children at home alone after her toddler was reportedly found outside and asleep on the sidewalk. 

25-year-old Shyla Heidelberg has three young children, and they live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. 

Last weekend, Heidelberg allegedly left her home and went to a local club, and she reportedly left her children at home by themselves. 

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Former soccer player and Olympic medalist Hope Solo was accused of driving under the influence after she reportedly passed out for over an hour in a running car while her children were with her. 

40-year-old Hope Solo (AKA Hope Stevens) was a U.S. Women’s soccer player for 17 years. She won two Olympic gold medals. She has also been on Dancing with the Stars. 

Solo is married to former NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens, and the couple, who reside in North Carolina, has 2-year-old twin boys. 

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