San Diego DUI Checkpoint Results

by DUI Daily Staff

The San Diego Sheriff's Department, Lemon Grove Station, conducted a Drunk Driving / Driver's License Checkpoint at the 6900 block of East Broadway, in the City of Lemon Grove. The Checkpoint took place between 7:30 P.M. and 2:00 A.M., beginning on Friday, September 12, 2008. A total of 1160 vehicles passed through the checkpoint with 1135 vehicles contacted. The results of this operation include the following:

* 125 Vehicles sent into secondary inspection.
* 78 Citations issued for various violations.
* 11 Vehicles stored for various violations.
* 8 Field Sobriety Tests given.
* 3 Individuals arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
* 1 Individual arrested for a Felony Warrant (Out of State).
* 8 Unlicensed Drivers Cited.

Funding for the Checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

Woman in Road Rage Case with Cop May get Plea Deal

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The judge in Riverside County extended her probation for three more years and suspended a four-year prison sentence, which she would have to serve if she violates her terms again.

Prosecutors allege Silva had a blood-alcohol level of .15 percent during the Oceanside incident, which resulted in White's prosecution on a felony count of gross negligent discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury. He also faces a misdemeanor of exhibiting a weapon.

According to Oceanside police, Silva pulled out of a gas station driveway into the path of White and his wife, who is a Carlsbad police dispatcher, around 9 p.m. The officer had to swerve to avoid Silva's car, and she allegedly tailgated him, revving her engine and shouting.

Police said she pulled up alongside the couple's vehicle in the parking lot, still shouting, and sideswiped their car, prompting the officer to fire five times.

The woman was struck by two bullets in the arm, and the boy was hit twice in the left leg.

White and his wife were uninjured.

The officer's supporters say he identified himself as a police officer and contend Silva was the aggressor.

A substitute for Silva's lawyer, Michael Pancer, appeared at today's hearing. Reached later by telephone, Pancer declined to comment on the status of plea negotiations or the preliminary hearing waiver.End.

Woman in Road Rage Case with Cop May get Plea Deal

An Oceanside woman charged with felony child endangerment stemming from a road-rage dispute with an off-duty police officer waived her right to a preliminary hearing Monday amid negotiations that could result in a plea agreement.

Rachel Silva, 27, and her 8-year-old son were both shot and wounded by San Diego police Officer Frank White during a dispute on March 15 in the parking lot of a Lowe's store in Oceanside.

The state Attorney General's Office, which is prosecuting Silva, alleges the woman willfully placed her son under circumstances likely to produce great bodily injury or death.

She is also charged with five misdemeanors: two counts of drunken driving, driving while possessing marijuana, driving on a suspended license and a revoked license.

Judge Michael Smyth scheduled another readiness conference for Nov. 10 at the San Diego County Courthouse and trial, if necessary, for Nov. 18.

"Hopefully at the readiness conference we'll have a disposition (of the case)," Supervising Deputy Attorney General Jim Dutton said. "We're not sure, but we hope to be ready at that time. It hasn't been worked out completely."

Last week, Silva admitted that the Oceanside run-in resulted in a violation of probation that she was serving in connection with a drunken driving arrest in Temecula in April 2007. She was placed on three years probation for felony child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI convictions in that case.Continued...

Woman in Road Rage Case with Cop May get Plea Deal

An Oceanside woman charged with felony child endangerment stemming from a road-rage dispute with an off-duty police officer waived her right to a preliminary hearing Monday amid negotiations that could result in a plea agreement.

Rachel Silva, 27, and her 8-year-old son were both shot and wounded by San Diego police Officer Frank White during a dispute on March 15 in the parking lot of a Lowe's store in Oceanside.

The state Attorney General's Office, which is prosecuting Silva, alleges the woman willfully placed her son under circumstances likely to produce great bodily injury or death.

She is also charged with five misdemeanors: two counts of drunken driving, driving while possessing marijuana, driving on a suspended license and a revoked license.

Judge Michael Smyth scheduled another readiness conference for Nov. 10 at the San Diego County Courthouse and trial, if necessary, for Nov. 18.

"Hopefully at the readiness conference we'll have a disposition (of the case)," Supervising Deputy Attorney General Jim Dutton said. "We're not sure, but we hope to be ready at that time. It hasn't been worked out completely."

Last week, Silva admitted that the Oceanside run-in resulted in a violation of probation that she was serving in connection with a drunken driving arrest in Temecula in April 2007. She was placed on three years probation for felony child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI convictions in that case.Continued...

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6: Democrat: Paul Simon

Name: Paul Simon

Office seeking: Pima County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6

Party registration: Democrat

Age: 50

Occupation/employer: Pima County Justice of the Peace

Family: Married 20 years. Two daughters. Two step-sons.

Religion: Jewish

Income: JP Salary is $95K

Residence: Pima County

Education: B.A Psychology (UC-San Diego); M.Ed.(University of Arizona); J.D.(University of Idaho)

Offices held/run for: Pima County Justice of the Peace (since 1997)
Civic activities/organizations: Board of Trustees, Congregation Anshei Israel; Supreme Court New Judge Orientation Training; Teen Moot Court Volunteer Judge; UA Law School Mentor Program

Why are you running? To continue my efforts to improve local court system

The biggest issue facing my constituents is: court access
Favorite local hangout: My house

NPR or FOX? NPR

How long have you lived in Arizona? 29 years

What kind of vehicle do you drive? What kind of mileage does it get? 2006 Toyota (25-30 mpg)

If I could have dinner with any living person, I would choose: Jerry Seinfeld

If I had my own reality show, it would be titled: "Judge Mental"

First job: Shoveling snow (25 cents/sidewalk)

Do you believe justices of the peace should be lawyers?

Ideally yes.

Do you believe the consolidated court should be dismantled so defendants and litigants are served closer to their homes?

Pima County is too large in size and population to be well-served by a Justice Court located in one location Downtown. As with all other essential governmental services the courts should be accessible within the community. This could be accomplished in Pima County while maintaining some level of administrative consolidation.

Given the sheer number of people who come through our courts, how do you/would you avoid an assembly-line mentality and ensure justice is served?

From the first day as a judge to the last day this is and always will be a challenge. You must take the time that is necessary with each case. You must relate to people as a human being, as a regular person. And you must use your experience and common sense.

"I can't believe that his first job was shoveling snow at 25 cents/sidewalk. He must be a very persistent man."

Police Blotter

Randolph

• Police on Friday stopped a motor vehicle on South Salem Street for a violation and both people in the car, Marcus D. Blackmon and Shaneka Harris, both 22 of Dover, gave false information during the course of the stop, police said. Harris had outstanding warrants out of New Brunswick. Both were arrested and charged with hindering apprehension. A third person in the car was wanted out of Florida but there was no extradition authorized and she was released.

• Police on Wednesday responded to County College of Morris Parking Lot 6 on a terroristic threat complaint. The victim stated she was waiting for a parking spot when another driver pulled into the spot and threatened to damage her car. The vehicle, a black Volvo, left the scene prior to patrols' arrival.

• A township resident reported Wednesday that he received a package from UPS that contained three money orders made out to a subject in Brooklyn, N.Y.

• Stroudsburg, Pa., resident Brian M. Mazal, 27, appeared in municipal court on Wednesday and was arrested for being a wanted person. He was turned over to the Morris County Prosecutor's fugitive unit.

• A township resident on Thursday reported receiving a threat via e-mail. The e-mail was turned over to the Morris county Prosecutor's Office, which traced the origin to Israel.

• A township resident on Thursday reported that an assault took place after a "road rage" incident on Center Grove Road.

• Township resident Christopher T. Kampschmidt, 36, was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, driving under the influence and DUI within 1,000 feet of a school.

• Mine Hill resident Lionel Rita, 44, was stopped Friday on Sussex Turnpike for having an unregistered vehicle. Police smelled burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle and found a pipe. Rita was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug related paraphernalia as well as several motor vehicle violations.

• Accurate Mailings reported on Friday that the company had received a check from a Succasunna resident who then put a stop on the check after receiving the company's product.

• Township resident Steven Evans, 29, on Friday turned himself in at headquarters for outstanding warrants out of Cliffside Park. He posted the $203 bail and was released.

• Police Saturday took a report of criminal mischief at the Gateways Apartment complex, where several street lamps had been broken.

• Police on Friday stopped Shane D. Joseph, 20, of Morristown, for a motor vehicle violation on Route 10 and found active warrants for him out of Rockaway Township and Morris Township. Joseph was unable to post the bail and was turned over to Rockaway Township.

• Police on Saturday responded to a Shady Lane home on a noise complaint and saw several individuals inside consuming alcoholic beverages, police said. Michael S. Diebold, 20, of Morristown, was seen holding a bong in his hands, police said. He was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana as well as possession of drug related paraphernalia.

• Parag Khanapurkar, 28, of San Diego, Calif., was stopped for allegedly speeding on Sussex Turnpike Saturday and was charged with driving while intoxicated.

• A township resident on Saturday reported getting hit by a bottle of soda that was thrown from a moving vehicle on Pleasant Hill Road.

• Cary A. Amaro, 32 of Randolph, was arrested Saturday when a check of her license plate revealed an outstanding warrant out of Rockaway. She posted the $290 bail and was released.

• The manager of a township rental property on Saturday reported being threatened by an acquaintance of the current tenant, who was in the process of moving out.

• Township resident Michael A. Cohen, 22, was arrested Saturday during the course of an investigation at police headquarters and charged with obstructing the administration of law.

• Township resident Susan S. Sodano, 25, turned herself in at police headquarters for an outstanding warrant out of Florham Park. She posted the $89 bail and was released.

• Police on Saturday responded to a Spruce Tree Lane home to document an ongoing complaint of harassment between two neighbors.

• Police on Sunday met with a township resident who reported that her boyfriend had taken her car while they were in Asbury Park and not returned it. She was advised to make the complaint to the Asbury Park Police Department.

• The owner of a Franklin Road business reported Sunday that numerous tools, valued at approximately $800, had been stolen from the business.

• Police on Monday responded to Sussex Turnpike on a harassment complaint. The victim stated a male driving a silver truck had followed her into the parking lot and yelled at her.

• Police on Monday documented a harassment complaint made by a township resident who said that a former friend had threatened to shoot him during a phone conversation.

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