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A 20-year-old North Carolina man who had been arrested for underage DUI is now facing drug charges in addition to the underage DUI. The incident allegedly began when law enforcement clocked a 2003 Ford pickup truck driving 70 mph in a 50 mph zone. Police say the 20-year-old had red, bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath when the driver was pulled over for speeding.

Police reportedly subjected the 20-year-old to an Intoxilyzer test, which reportedly returned a result of .04. The drinking age in North Carolina is 21 years of age. A North Carolina underage DUI charge can be supported with any measurable amount of alcohol. North Carolina has a zero tolerance policy in its underage DUI law.

The 20-year-old reportedly exhibited a good demeanor and had a job. A magistrate allowed for the 20-year-old to be released from jail into the custody of his mother. Jail officials say they conducted a search of the 20-year-old before his release from jail. During the search, authorities say they found two baggies containing marijuana. Jail officials claim the 20-year-old had a baggie of marijuana in each sock.

The 20-year-old now faces drug charges in addition to the underage DUI charge. Officials have charged the man with possession of a controlled substance on jail premises. The man was not immediately released into the custody of his mother; he was held in the jail on ,000 bond after the alleged discovery of marijuana.

Source: Gaston Gazette, “Jail search turns up more trouble for young drunken driving suspect,” Kevin Ellis 1 Apr 2011

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A sergeant with the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team in Iredell County says he observed a 1994 Chevrolet commit a minor traffic violation. The officer says a piece of equipment on the car was malfunctioning. The sergeant reportedly decided to make a routine traffic stop to investigate the alleged violations. Any Greenville DWI defense attorney frequently sees routine traffic stops for minor traffic or equipment violations expand to DWI related incidents.

In Monday’s incident, the officer says he approached the driver of the 1994 Chevrolet and explained his reasons for making the traffic stop. The officer asked the 25-year-old driver to step out of the Chevrolet and take a seat in the patrol car. Once inside the patrol car, the officer reportedly began writer out warning citation for the alleged traffic and equipment violations.

The sheriff says that while seated in the patrol car, the officer detected a strong scent of alcohol on the driver’s breath. The sheriff says the driver appeared to have bloodshot eyes and his face was flushed. The sergeant says he asked the 25-year-old how much he had had to drink.

The 25-year-old allegedly admitted to drinking a 32 ounce beer roughly 45 minutes before the traffic stop. Law enforcement says the driver admitted to drinking a beer around 10:30 a.m. on that same day. The officer told the driver to take roadside breath test on an alco-sensor. The sheriff says the driver measured .12 on the alco-sensor. The 25-year-old was placed under arrest on suspicion of DWI.

Law enforcement claims the driver did not have a valid license at the time of the arrest. The 25-year-old is accused of driving with a suspended or revoked license. Law enforcement says the 25-year-old has a separate DWI charge pending that allegedly occurred six months ago.

Source: WBTV, “DWI suspect began drinking at 10:30 am, sheriff says,” 15 Mar 2011

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Drunk driving charges have been approved in a crash on Highway 8 last November that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man.

Winnipeg Sun – Manitoba

A man accused of severely neglecting dozens of animals at a Swan River-area farm is facing a new charge.

Winnipeg Sun – Manitoba

Carolina Panther Dwayne Jarrett has to make new plans for Sunday. He will not be suiting up for the game against the Bears. Carolina released the wide-receiver on October 6, 2010. Jarrett was pulled over by law enforcement on October 5, 2010 around 2 a.m. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer stopped Jarrett for suspicion of speeding on Highway 77 in Charlotte, North Carolina. After the traffic stop, police believe that the receiver was driving while impaired.

Bob Fey, a spokesman for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said the receiver refused to take a breath test. Jarrett apparently submitted to a blood test. Toxicology results of the blood test reportedly will not be returned for a few weeks. Jarrett reportedly was released on 00 bond. A court appearance is scheduled for October 13, 2010, at the Mecklenburg County District Court.

Jarrett was previously arrested in a Charlotte suburb in 2008. In that incident, law enforcement claimed he crossed the center line and ran a red light before being pulled over. His blood alcohol content in 2008 reportedly measured .12 . He pleaded guilty to driving while impaired in 2008.

Jarrett had to participate in the National Football league’s substance abuse program after his 2008 conviction. The league could order a suspension if Jarrett is convicted in the current proceeding. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney reportedly wished Jarrett the best when the two spoke concerning Jarrett’s release from the team. It is unclear if the arrest was a factor in Jarrett’s release.

In the current court case Jarrett is presumed innocent. In a criminal case the prosecutor will have to prove Jarrett’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before any consequences can be imposed.

Source: Associated Press, “Panthers release Dwayne Jarrett after DWI arrest,” Mike Cranston, 6 Oct 2010

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