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12 charged with DUI in separate incidents
At 2:17 a.m. on Oct. 29, state police stopped 35 year-old Raymond Alvarado, of 1325 Grampian Blvd., Apt. 3C, after they observed his 2016 Honda Civic fail to yield at a stop sign at Market Street and Washington Boulevard and proceed to stop in the middle of the intersection.
Alvarado stated he had stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a "late stop," according to court documents.
He was evasive during questioning, initially giving one or two word answers, telling police that he was "going home" from "downtown." Due to his wearing a pirate costume and it being days before Halloween, police inquired about a specific club, and Alvarado admitted to having been there, first stating he had one drink, before changing his answer to two drinks, an affidavit said.
He had watery, glassy eyes, and a strong odor of alcohol, police allege.
Alvarado failed a field sobriety test, and had a BAC of .13.
He was charged with DUI, two summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing, and was released on $5,000 bail.
In another case, Karron Lovelace-Hinton, 37, of Union, N.J., was arrested by state police after his 2015 BMW crashed along Route 15 in Armstrong Township shortly after 4 p.m. on Sept. 2.
Lovelace-Hinton stated that he had only been traveling at 20 mph when his dog exited a cage in the rear of the vehicle, distracting him and causing the crash, according to an affidavit.
He admitted to driving on a suspended license and said he had consumed an alcoholic beverage at 5 a.m. before changing the time to 7 a.m.
Several medications were discovered on Lovelace-Hinton that discouraged drinking while under their influence, court documents said. Lovelace-Hinton stated he had not taken any of the medications since the previous morning.
A passenger stated that Lovelace-Hinton had consumed medications prior to driving and that a verbal altercation had erupted about Lovelace-Hinton not being suitable to drive as well as past relationship issues just prior to the crash, an affidavit said.
The passenger stated that she had given him his medication that morning, but he had taken more, claiming that rather than taking them as directed, Lovelace-Hinton takes the medication to get high.
Prior to a field sobriety test, Lovelace-Hinton stated, "I’m not driving it on the roadway," adding "I’m going to pass them."
He did not pass them, and further refused lab work.
He was charged with DUI and five summary offenses.
In another case, Lycoming Regional Police stopped 64-year-old Kevin Hoffman, of 213 McGill Hollow Road, Linden, after his 2014 Jeep was observed weaving within its lane of travel in the 10,000 block of Route 220 North shortly after midnight on Oct. 28.
Hoffman had an odor of alcohol and glassy, bloodshot eyes, police allege, and admitted to having consumed approximately five beers prior to driving.
Hoffman failed to perform a field sobriety test, and had a BAC of .16.
He was charged with DUI, two summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing and was released on $15,000 bail.
In another case, at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, Scott Brouse, 65, of 4185 Park Road, Selinsgrove, was arrested by Lycoming Regional Police after they spotted his 2016 Indian motorcycle with its rear wheel in a ditch.
Brouse stated that he was headed home from a local brewery, but was at a dead end in the opposite direction of his intended travel, police allege.
He was delayed in responding to police questioning and would not comply with simple directions, according to an affidavit. Additionally, he had red, glossy eyes.
Lab results were positive for the presence of THC.
He was charged with DUI.
In another case, state police stopped Cody Johnson, 36, of 109 Parkwood St., after they observed his 2017 Chevrolet Malibu make a right-hand turn at a steady light with an affixed "no turn on red" sign at East Third and Academy streets around 1:30 a.m. on July 14.
Johnson was disheveled and dirty, court documents said, and had an odor of alcohol and glassy, bloodshot eyes.
He exited the vehicle smoking a cigarette, and at that time police noticed his zipper was down and he began making many abrupt movements, according to an affidavit.
Johnson was unable to produce his required documentation, and initially gave police a false name of "Aaron Johnson."
He stated he was heading home from his brother’s house, where he had been hanging out and playing games for several hours, but denied consuming any alcohol, asking several times if police could just give him a ride home, as he lives "just up the street," court documents said.
Johnson failed a field sobriety test and had a BAC of .08. He also tested positive for controlled substances.
He was charged with DUI, providing false identification to police, four summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing and was released on $5,000 bail.
In another case, 34-year-old Caleb Getgen, of 157 Middle Road, Apt. 4, Muncy, was stopped by state police on East Lime Bluff Road near Middle Road in Muncy Creek Township, after they observed a trailer hitch ball obstructing part of the license plate on his 1985 Chevrolet K30 just after 2 a.m. on Sept. 2. They also saw the vehicle travel over and ride on the fog line.
Getchen told police he was heading home from a local eatery where he had consumed four to five beers, an affidavit said.
He had an odor of alcohol, glassy, bloodshot eyes, failed a field sobriety test and had a BAC of .10.
He was charged with DUI, three summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing and was released on $2,500 bail.
William Winner, 39, of 387 Sawmill Road, Cogan Station, was stopped by state police after they observed his 2004 Audi A4 cross the center line three times along I-180 West near exit 21 in Montoursville Borough at 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 7.
Winner had a strong odor of alcohol. He told police he was driving home from a work picnic and that he had been drinking beer, but was unsure of how much, police allege.
Winner failed a field sobriety test, and had a BAC of .15.
He was charged with DUI, three summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing and was released on $5,000 bail.
In another case, state police arrested Gary Shipman, 56, of 2538 Lincoln Drive, Montoursville, after his 2021 Can-Am was involved in a crash at the intersection of Bloomingrove and Cemetery roads in Loyalsock Township.
Shipman said that he was unable to remember any details about the crash, but admitted to having consumed five to six beers prior to operating his motorcycle, police allege.
He did not possess a license or permit to operate a motorcycle, court documents said.
Shipman had a BAC of .08.
He was charged with DUI, two summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing and was released on $5,000 bail.
In another case, just before 2 a.m. on Oct. 2, Jon Denato, 19, of Riegelsville, was stopped by state police after they observed his 2005 Chevrolet Silverado to have an inoperable third brake light, and two inoperable registration lights near West Fourth Street and Third Avenue.
Denato had a strong odor of alcohol and glassy, bloodshot eyes, though he denied having consumed alcohol, police allege.
Denato attempted a field sobriety test, but passed out due to low blood sugar and was transported to UPMC Williamsport, court documents said.
Donato had a BAC of .10.
He was charged with DUI, two summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing and was released on $5,000 bail.
In another case, Lycoming Regional Police stopped Robert Schell, 40, of 3075 Rauchtown Road, Jersey Shore, along Route 44 South after his 2000 Chevrolet Silverado was observed failing to maintain travel within its lane and crossing the centerline.
Schell had a strong odor of alcohol, had trouble keeping his head up and displayed slow movements, police allege.
Upon being asked for his driver’s license twice, Schell replied, "OK, dude," and, when asked if he had consumed alcohol prior to driving, responded, "some, dude."
Schell had significant difficulty keeping his balance, requiring assistance from police to keep him from falling or entering the roadway, according to an affidavit. For this reason, only a partial field sobriety test was conducted.
While being transported to UPMC Williamsport for chemical testing, Schell called the officer an expletive and told him he would "destroy" him, court documents said.
Schell had a BAC of .26.
He was charged with DUI and two summary offenses.
In another case, Jacqula Moore, 30, of 1 Catherine Drive, was stopped by state police after they observed her 2019 Jeep Cherokee continue straight through a properly marked turn-only lane near East Third and Sherman streets. Additionally, a query of the vehicle revealed the vehicle registration to be suspended due to an insurance cancellation and Moore’s license being under suspension.
Moore told police she was picking her sister up from downtown, and had a strong odor of alcohol and glassy, bloodshot eyes, police allege. An odor of burnt marijuana also was detected from the vehicle.
Despite wearing a wristband from a local bar, Moore told police she had been at her home with her children prior to driving, but admitted to having one shot, according to an affidavit.
Moore failed a field sobriety test, and refused lab work.
She was charged with DUI, five summary offenses, waived her preliminary hearing and was released on $5,000 bail.
In another case, at 1:45 a.m. on Oct. 22, Zander Tuttle, 20, of Lock Haven, was stopped by state police after they clocked her 2018 Subaru XV Crosstrek traveling at 88 mph in a posted 55 mph zone along I-180 West near the Faxon Interchange in Loyalsock Township.
Tuttle had an odor of alcohol and admitted to having consumed two alcoholic beverages before leaving a local club, police allege.
Tuttle failed a field sobriety test and had a BAC of .08.
He was charged with DUI, two summary offenses, waived his preliminary hearing and was released on $5,000 bail.