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Published on: September 19, 2025

DUI Suspect with Daughter in Car Crashed into School Bus

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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Published on: August 10, 2025

Georgia Man Accused of Brutal Choking Attack

by Staycie R. Sena

A Georgia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly choking a woman at an apartment complex while occupants of the building reportedly witnessed what was described as a brutal attack.

On the evening of July 31, multiple tenants who reside in an apartment complex in Duxbury reportedly witnessed what they believed was a man trying to murder a resident in one of the building hallways. According to reports, the situation began when he went to the apartment where his girlfriend was and was made to leave. Afterwards, he allegedly walked into a different unit without permission, and things intensified when he was told to leave but refused. The man allegedly dragged a woman out of the apartment and into the hallway and wrapped his hands around her neck. Other tenants overheard the incident, and after allegedly watching him squeeze her throat and strangle her with no purported intention of letting go, in addition to telling her he was going to kill her. Some of the bystanders stepped in and successfully pulled the man away from her, and the authorities were notified about the incident.

Officers from the Duxbury Police Department went to the location, and when they first arrived, they did not see anything going on in the hallway. They talked to a resident who let them know which apartment the victim was in, and the officers went to the unit to talk to her.

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Published on: October 9, 2022

Wallet Thief Swam into Tampa Bay to Escape from Police

by Staycie R. Sena

A Florida man reportedly used the land and the bay to try to get away from the authorities chasing him after he allegedly robbed a woman.

Around 8:00 AM on October 1, a woman was in the parking lot of a hotel in Westshore when she was reportedly approached by a man she did not know.

The man allegedly stole her wallet from her and ran away. It was reported that the suspect was seen by several people who were witnesses to the incident. They reportedly watched as he sprinted toward Cypress Pointe Beach.

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Published on: March 23, 2021

Illinois Man Facing Years in Prison for Sixth DUI

by Staycie R. Sena

A man with five prior DUI’s was issued his sixth charge after reportedly plowing into a fire hydrant while driving under the influence.

38-year-old Andres C. Chavez resides in Palatine, Illinois.

Since 2007, Chavez has been charged with five DUI’s, resulting in the revocation of his driving privileges.

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Published on: February 18, 2019

Modern-Day Mrs. Robinson’s Advances Enticed the Police

by Staycie R. Sena

A woman in her 60’s who was declined while allegedly trying to attain the attention of a waiter noticeably younger than her was arrested for her bold and allegedly unwelcome behavior.

64-year-old Marrian Ann Zambrano lives in The Villages retirement community in Florida.

On Christmas Eve, Zambrano reportedly ventured out and enjoyed some libations at the nearby RJ Gator’s waterfront bar and grill.

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Published on: November 5, 2017

Man Accused of Attempted Kidnapping of 13-year-old Student

by Staycie R. Sena

A teenage girl walking to school on Monday was allegedly approached by a man in possession of a handgun who tried to force her into his vehicle. The man has pleaded not guilty to these accusations.

Garrett Evans Webber was driving near Ridgecrest Intermediate School in Rancho Palos Verdes when he believed something was hurled at his truck. Webber then reportedly exited his vehicle and accosted a 13-year-old on her way to school pointing a gun at her and trying to coerce her into his truck. The girl screamed and ran to the school, while witnesses recorded the truck’s license plate number and alerted the authorities.

Webber drove off and deputies searched the area for him, and during that period the school was locked down for safety reasons. He was found a short time later at his apartment where detectives also discovered several guns, and other evidence supporting the case that they did not disclose.

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