alcohol

Former ‘Deputy of the Year’ Arrested on DUI Charges

by

A former “Deputy of the Year” from Georgia was apprehended and charged with DUI last week. The officer was reportedly attempting to direct traffic outside an elementary school, despite the absence of any vehicles, according to law enforcement officials. Houston County Sheriff’s Deputy Garrison Page, when questioned about his actions and potential need for medical assistance, responded with a dismissive, “None of your business,” as per the incident report obtained by a local NBC affiliate. …

Read more

Five Tourists Dead After Drinking Spiked Drinks

by

An American tourist, along with four others, tragically lost their lives after consuming methanol-contaminated alcohol at a hostel in Laos. The victims also included two Danish women in their twenties, a 28-year-old British lawyer named Simone White, and a 19-year-old Australian student, Bianca Jones. The identity of the American victim has not been disclosed, but the US State Department has confirmed the death. Another Australian woman, 19-year-old Holly Bowles, who was a classmate of Jones, …

Read more

Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Battery of a Minor

by

Jessica Lawson, a 36-year-old educator from Idaho, has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from two to 20 years after admitting guilt to two counts of sexual battery involving a minor. The ruling was delivered by Senior District Judge Stephen Dunn, who also ordered Lawson to participate in sex offender treatment during her time in prison. Upon her release, she will be mandated to register as a sex offender. The plea agreement led to …

Read more

Man’s Death Ruled Accident After Prank at TopGolf Goes Wrong

by

A tragic incident at a TopGolf venue in Essex, England, has been deemed an accidental misadventure following an investigation into a man’s death. The unfortunate event occurred during a Christmas party when a playful prank went horribly wrong, resulting in the victim falling over 12 feet and sustaining fatal injuries. This incident underscores the potential risks associated with reckless behavior, prompting questions about individual and corporate responsibility in ensuring safety. The inquest into the death …

Read more

Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Teen Girl Burning to Death

by

A Texas man is facing legal repercussions following the tragic death of a 17-year-old girl who succumbed to severe burn injuries she sustained last month. The accused, 23-year-old Sebastian Lindsey, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Madison Lewis, a resident of Jacksboro, Texas. On December 16, Lewis was rushed to the emergency room after suffering extensive burn injuries. According to eyewitness accounts, a group of individuals had gathered in the …

Read more

Man Accidentally Shoots and Kills Drunk Friend, Faces Charges

by

A 22-year-old Florida man, Abraham Bordas, has been apprehended following an incident where he unintentionally shot and killed his friend, Chase Koepke, 26, while under the influence of alcohol. Bordas is facing a charge of negligent homicide for the incident that occurred on December 30, as per the records from Marion County. The unfortunate event is believed to have been a complete accident. Both Bordas and Koepke were reportedly expressing their friendship in their last …

Read more

Canada cancels booze, coffee is next

by

Health officials in Canada have recently provided updated guidance on the importance of limiting alcohol consumption to two drinks per week. The latest research from the University of Toronto suggests that heavy coffee consumption may also pose a health risk. In 2006, a case-control study uncovered that coffee consumption increases cardiac risk – but only in those with a certain gene. Ahmed El-Sohemy, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty …

Read more