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Published on: July 6, 2026

Woman Left Child Alone During Car Theft Attempt

A West Virginia woman was charged after investigators said she left a 5-year-old child unattended while she allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle.

According to the authorities, the investigation began after the owner of a vehicle called to report that a woman had allegedly gotten inside the vehicle and tried to take it. The caller reportedly told investigators that the woman appeared disoriented, had trouble standing upright, and seemed unsteady.

Before the authorities arrived, the woman had reportedly left the area and walked about a mile toward a nearby gas station. Investigators later located her and asked for her identity. According to the authorities, she denied being the person they were looking for, but they were able to confirm who she was.

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Published on: September 1, 2019

Court Will Treat Councilman’s 4th DUI Charge as His 1st

by Staycie R. Sena

According to the attorney working for a Washington City Councilman who has been charged with his fourth DUI, the charge will be viewed as a first-time offense.

On Monday afternoon, 42-year-old Matthew Staniszewski, a Washington City Councilman, was allegedly found behind the wheel of his Honda that was reportedly idle and askew on the side of the road in a position that was blocking oncoming traffic.

An officer approached the vehicle and reported that empty miniature bottles of liquor were laying on the floor of the car, and Staniszewski allegedly appeared rather disoriented.

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Published on: December 31, 2017

Woman Fighting Charges for DUI on Horseback Loses Custody of Animal

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida woman caught allegedly riding her horse while highly intoxicated in early November is now facing additional charges, and the loss of custody of her horse when a judge deemed she was unfit to provide proper care for the animal.

Donna Byrne was celebrating her 53^rd birthday on November 2, when she had decided to ride her horse, Bo Duke, to a local store to buy herself spurs and spur straps.

A concerned person who saw Byrne contacted the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and reported that a woman who appeared disoriented was riding a horse down a busy road.

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