Observation On Highway 92

According to police reports, Mr. Jonathan Hartshorn was involved in a single vehicle non-injury accident when the vehicle he was operating rear ended another vehicle in the drive thru lane at 1212 S Rock Rd. Officers were called to the accident and made contact with Mr. Hartshorn, who had moved to 1219 S Rock Rd. Officer Reser made contact with Mr. Hartshorn and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on Mr. Hartshorn. Mr. Hartshorn also had slurred speech. Officer Reser had Mr. Hartshorn perform the sobriety tests, which he failed. Mr. Hartshorn submitted to a breath test which showed a BAC of

As I was explaining the test, he was swaying in a clockwise motion. Shawn then fell out of the starting position as I was demonstrating the test. After regaining his balance and getting back into the starting position, Shawn began the test. Shawn raised his left leg approximately “1” (inch) for three (3) seconds and dropped his leg. Shawn then lifted his leg again and immediately dropped it. Shawn then complained of pain and couldn’t complete test. I then terminated the test. Shawn was then advised he was under arrest for Driving while Intoxicated and placed into cuffs. The cuffs were double locked and checked for appropriate tightness. A search of his person was conducted and no contraband was found. The accused was then escorted over to vehicle #526, where I checked the rear seat for contraband, just as I had done at the beginning of my shift. Finding none, I secured the accused in the rear seat. The seatbelt was applied, the rear door was locked and I began my transport to police headquarters. Patrol vehicle #526 is not equipped with an in-car camera

The 2011 Ford Crown Victoria was eastbound on Fishhawk Blvd. and operating moving radar, while approaching the intersection of Bayberry Glen. Deputy S. Gray, observed a vehicle travelling westbound on Fishhawk

GROVE was asked to step out of his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. ONEILL instructed and demonstrated field tests to GROVE. When performing the tests GROVE did poorly and was unsuccessful at completing them. GROVE was taken in to custody and placed in the back of your AFFIANTS police cruiser.

On 6-5-2016 Edwin Roger was stop for speeding (51/35). Upon speaking with Edwin an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected from his breath. Edwin agreed to conduct a field sobriety test. There were several indicators during the Field sobriety test to lead me to believe Edwin had consumed an alcoholic beverage. Edwin admitted to consuming some alcoholic beverages before operating a vehicle. Edwin was transported to Madison Township police department to preform the BAC test. Edwin's test results were .153. Edwin was arrested for 4511.19A(1)A and 4511.A(1)D. Edwin was transported to Lake county jail and given a court date of 6-7-2016.

This is Mr. Hartshorn’s 1st DUI conviction; there are no others located in his history. Mr. Hartshorn accepts and takes responsibility for his actions that evening. Mr. Hartshorn does not believe he has a problem with alcohol. He states that he had been drinking twice a week but does not see it as a problem since he has stopped before. He advised that he has consumed alcohol since the incident, most recently around two and a half weeks ago. This was discussed with him in great detail. Based on the above information, his history, and what he reported, it is this officer’s opinion that there may be a need for a structured treatment program, and it would be a benefit to Mr. Hartshorn that he obtain an in-depth substance abuse evaluation.

On Thursday, July 14, 2016, at approximately 0847 hours, Patrolman David Stamets had a vehicle stopped on the 100 block of East Oak Street. Immediately after Stamets stopped the vehicle Your Affiant positioned his vehicle on the 100 block of South White Street near the Oak Street intersection facing southbound. When exiting my vehicle your Affiant observed a gold Pontiac sedan accelerating northbound on South White Street at an unsafe speed towards Stamets and your Affiant's location.

I approached the vehicle and made contacted with the driver, Jason Sweeney. I asked Jason if he was aware of why I stopped him, Jason stated yes it was because I was speeding. I advised Jason that it was because he cross over the center line, Jason stated “oh”. I asked Jason if he had Identification and proof of insurance. Jason stated he did not have his ID on him, and the vehicle was his grandmothers. Jason provided me his social security number. I ran Jason’s social through dispatch, dispatch advised me that Jason

Your Affiant activated the emergency lights to stop the vehicle, but the operator continued driving to the steady red light and remained in the driving lane. After sitting behind the driver for a period of time I did not believe he was going to pull to the side of the road so I exited the patrol vehicle and approached his window. The operator said he was waiting for the light to turn green so he could cross the intersection to pull over. I

On October 4, 2017 at approximately 1956 hours, I observed a red 2000 Ford four door sedan bearing Florida tag ICFZ87 traveling west on Ridge RD approaching US HWY 19 in Port Richey, FL. I conducted a NCIC / FCIC check, which revealed the registered owner, Michelle Kay Hall Gilman to have a suspended driver’s license. I maneuvered my unmarked patrol vehicle (116) alongside the Ford and verified Michelle was operating the vehicle using her D.A.V.I.D photograph.

In summary, on 11/13/17 at 2138 hours Ofc. Ellison #207 and I were patrolling the area of 5200 W Roosevelt Rd., at which time I observed vehicle (00’ Ford IL Q278138) traveling eastbound with no rear registration plate light.

Sorry for my late posting today, but there was a late night incident that awoke the entire block with a rude awakening. At approximately 1:00AM, a loud crash happened. A parked car was hit severely and pushed a good ten feet from where it sat. The DUI suspect's car was down at the other end of the block disabled. Police were called and an arrest was made by Lt. Shawn DeVerse, after a field sobriety test and breathalyzer were administered. The suspect refused a blood test. Officer Nick Caito was on scene as well. Here is what the parked car looks like at about

On 12/12/2015 at 22:28 hours, while on DWI patrol, I observed a white male matching the description of a male who fled on an officer just prior to my pedestrian stop. I activated my overhead lights and sirens and conducted a pedestrian stop at the intersection of Good Intent and First Ave.

The driver was revoked for prior DUI conviction, which also makes his vehicle subject to seizure. During my investigation, I determined the driver had drug history, was on state probation, and also had no insurance on the vehicle. However, I also confirmed the individual was not under the influence, had just come home from a recently obtained job, and after a search of the vehicle and driver, I discovered nothing illegal. The traffic stop occurred at the drivers resident in his driveway. If I made the decision to arrest the driver, he would lose his job and violate his probation. I used my discretion and let the driver go with the expectation that he find a ride to work until he could get his restrictive license and insurance for the vehicle. Less than a week later, the individual came to the police department and not only thanked me, but showed me proof of his license and insurance. He still to this day maintains his well paying job and is not a financial burden on our corrections system, rather he is a productive member of society. The discretion I used to make my decision took into account the totality of the circumstances, down to the driver’s polite and apologetic demeanor and