MADD leader speaks about cops' arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI)

Sacramento, CA

The MADD leader's first name is Matthias. Wouldn't that make him a FADD. Shouldn't they just change the name of the organization to MFADD (and I mean mothers and fathers against drunk driving? Is there a reason this guy wants to be head mother?

The leader of Mothers Against Drunk Driving in California said police need to set an example after two recent drunken driving arrests involving law enforcement officers. Daniel Rouse, an off-duty Sacramento County deputy, was arrested Saturday morning at Highway 50 near the Capital City Freeway.

The 22-year-old is expected to face a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge. Rouse's arrest came two weeks after a California Highway Patrol lieutenant was arrested in northern Merced County on a drunken driving charge.

Lt. Deborah Pierce flipped her car onto an embankment along Highway 99, police said. She was arrested at the scene.
Pierce works for the Bakersfield-area CHP and is a 17-year veteran of the agency.

"Please remember that we look to them not only to save our lives but to show the community that they march to a higher tune," MADD's state executive director Matthias Mendezona said. "They have certain accountabilities there that go beyond the average citizen," he said. More >>

MADD pushes for tough new DUI law, ignition interlock devices for first-time DUI convicts

Sacramento, CA

MADD mothers urge California lawmakers to make first-time DUI offenders to "Blow Me" each time they get behind the wheel.

MADD is urging California lawmakers to implement a law that would require an ignition-locking device be placed in the vehicles of first-time DUI offenders.

Interlock devices prevent a vehicle's ignition from working if alcohol is detected. A person breathes into a handheld device. That breath is passed over an electrical chip and when there is alcohol in the breath, the ignition system won't work.

MADD Chief Executive Officer Charles Hurley said first time offenders should be treated harshly. "First offenders aren't really first offenders," said Hurley. "It's first time caught. The science indicates that people that have been arrested on a first offense have driven drunk 87 times before."

New Mexico, Arizona, Illinois, and Louisiana all have ignition interlock laws on the books for first time DUI offenders.

Santa in G-string arrested for DUI

Hollywood, CA

Drunken G-string Santa arrested for DUI (not possession of crack with intent to distribute).

A man in a Santa hat was arrested Sunday night for investigation of drunken driving after he was spotted outside Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood wearing a wig, a red lace camisole and a purple G-string, police said.
"We are pretty sure this is not the Santa Claus," Deputy Chief Ken Garner said.
The suspect was booked into jail after his blood-alcohol level measured just above the state's legal limit of .08, police said. He was later released on $5,000 bail.
The man, who is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds, also wore black leg warmers and black shoes. His car was towed to an impound yard, police said.