Georgia State Patrol: Don't Drink and Drive

Eight people were killed last year in Georgia traffic crashes that occurred between Christmas and New Years Day.

In 2011, eight people were killed in traffic crashes in Georgia between Christmas and New Years Day and there were 401 people were arrested for driving under the influence. There's no question that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, from shopping for that perfect gift to attending countless celebrations with family, friends and co-workers.  The New Year’s holiday period began Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Tuesday night, Jan. 1, 2013.  Be safe while traveling to and from your holiday destinations. Georgia State Troopers will be patrolling throughout the holiday period with enforcement emphasis on impaired drivers, unrestrained drivers and passengers, and drivers exceeding the speed limit, according to Colonel Mark …

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Georgia State Police: Don't Drink and Drive

Eight people were killed last year in Georgia traffic crashes that occurred between Christmas and New Years Day.

In 2011, eight people were killed in traffic crashes in Georgia between Christmas and New Years Day and there were 401 people were arrested for driving under the influence. There is no question that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, from shopping for that perfect gift to attending countless celebrations with family, friends and co-workers.  The New Year’s holiday period began Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Tuesday night, Jan. 1, 2013.  Be safe while traveling to and from your holiday destinations. Georgia State Troopers will be patrolling throughout the upcoming holiday periods with enforcement emphasis on impaired drivers, unrestrained drivers and passengers, and drivers exceeding the speed limit, according to Colonel…

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Arrests: Drugs; Shoplifting; Driving Woes

The following Northeast Cobb arrest information was supplied by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate guilt or a conviction.

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office reported the following bookings at the county jail of Northeast Cobb residents and others arrested in Northeast Cobb from Friday through Sunday, May 18 to 20: Keep up with crime and public safety news in Northeast Cobb by subscribing to Northeast Cobb Patch's free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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Assault, Threats, DUI Charged in NE Cobb

The following Northeast Cobb arrest information came from the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and does not indicate guilt or a conviction.

Two women and a man who share the same address on Big Shanty Road in Northeast Cobb were arested, one after the other, between Saturday night and early Sunday: Also arrested Friday through Sunday in Northeast Cobb or living in Northeast Cobb, according to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office booking records: Keep up with public safety news in Northeast Cobb by subscribing to Northeast Cobb Patch's free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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DUI Arrest in Northeast Cobb

The following arrest information was supplied by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.

According to the Cobb County jail booking report, Northeast Cobb resident Le Suzanne Nguyen was arrested Friday during a traffic stop near the intersection of Interstate 75 and 575 and charged with driving under the influence, improper lane change. Nguyen, 19, lives in the 1500 block of Briarfield Way. After being arrested, she was booked into the county jail, where she was released hours later on cash bond. Keep up with crime in our area by subscribing to Northeast Cobb Patch's free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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2 DUI Arrests in Northeast Cobb

The following arrest information was supplied by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.

According to the Cobb County jail booking report, the following Northeast Cobb residents have been charged with traffic-related offenses since Thursday night. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  Keep up with crime in our area by subscribing to Northeast Cobb Patch's free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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DUI Arrest in Northeast Cobb

The following arrest information was supplied by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.

According to the Cobb County jail booking report, Northeast Cobb resident Parker Loren Wayne, Jr. was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop on Canton Rd. and charged with driving under the influence, improper signal use and running a red light. Cameron, 33, lives in the 2000 block of Morgan Lake Dr. After being arrested, he was booked into the county jail, where he was released hours later on cash bond. Keep up with crime in our area by subscribing to Northeast Cobb Patch's free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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DUI Arrest in Northeast Cobb

The following arrest information was supplied by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction.

According to the Cobb County jail booking report, Northeast Cobb resident Capehart Tyler William was arrested Tuesday, April 10 and charged with a DUI and running a red light in the vicinity of Kings Walk Place and Kings Walk Ave. William, 26, lives in the 2000 block of Kingsley Drive. After being arrested, he was booked into the county jail, where he was released hours later on cash bond. Keep up with crime in our area by subscribing to Northeast Cobb Patch's free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

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PatchCast

PatchCast: 40,000 Easter Eggs, 14 Charged with DUI, Girl Returns Home 8 Months Later

Here's a roundup of the region's major developments on April 3.

Click the links below to learn more about the stories featured in today's PatchCast: 40,000 Eggs to be Dropped on Northeast Cobb 14 Charged with DUI Sunday in Cobb Girl, 4, Returns Home 8 Months Later

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App Aids in Finding Rides for New Year's Eve

If you're planning to drink on New Year's Eve, check out this app.

A smartphone app provided by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety will give New Year's Eve partygoers a way to find a ride home with just the swipe of a finger. The Drive Sober, Georgia app also will provide users with information about drinking and driving. The app can be downloaded for Android and iPhone, and a simulation is available here.  According to a news release from the Cobb County Police Department, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism last year reported two to three times more people died in alcohol-related vehicle crashes over the winter holidays compared to periods during the rest of the year. Traffic fatalities involving an alcohol-impaired driver averaged 28 percent in December but rose to 40 percent …

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