Sacramento, CA –There were 111 people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in a crackdown over Memorial Day weekend.  This was over double the amount of arrests compared to 2011 during the same time period.  Seventeen county law enforcement agencies participated in the holiday weekend crackdown.  No fatalities were reported in alcohol related accidents.  Memorial weekend is the kickoff to the summer months which typically see a rise in DUI deaths and injuries.  Arrange for a designated driver before drinking begins.  Call 911 if …

Orange, CA  –Former NBA basketball player, Dennis Rodman, was sentenced to 104 hours of community service because he has fallen behind in child and spousal support payments and he was found guilty of contempt of court. Rodman, 51, and his ex-wife Michelle have two children, ages 10 and 9.  Michelle Rodman’s lawyer said that Rodman owes his ex-wife over $750,000, although Rodman’s lawyer disputes that claim.  Rodman must pay $4,500 per month in support.  Rodman is hoping to work with at risk youth for his community service hours.  He must …

Santa Ana, CA  –Opening statements began in the trial of a Santa Ana man who injured several pedestrians while he was allegedly under the influence in an accident on Sept. 6, 2010.  Miguel Angel Sandoval, 44, is charged with one felony count each of driving under the influence causing bodily injury and driving with a blood alcohol content of over 0.08 percent causing bodily injury, and two counts of mayhem, with sentencing enhancements and allegations for causing bodily injury to multiple victims, …

Los Angeles, CA — Police seized over 700 marijuana plants from a Van Nuys warehouse and arrested three men in connection with the drugs. 200 more plants were found in the home of one of the suspects.  Steve Nemenyi, 47, Glenn Poppler, 42, and Mark Mayer, 46, were arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana for sale.  They were released after posting $100,000 bail.  Police believe the operation may have been going for close to two years with harvests once or twice a month.  The …

Boulder, CO –A 21-year-old woman who drunkenly walked into a couple’s home in the middle of the night was shot and will face trespassing charges.  Zoey Ripple whose blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit, walked through an unlocked screen door into the couple’s bedroom.  The couple said they shouted for her to leave, but when she didn’t the husband fired one shot and hit Ripple in the hip.  The couple called 911 and Ripple was taken to the hospital.  Authorities announced that she will face felony …