People who are pulled over and arrested for drunk driving can consider themselves lucky, in one respect. If police determine they're intoxicated and stop them from driving before they get into an accident, it means the driver won't run the risk of injuring himself or others in a crash.
Portland college students face drug charges after house raid
It's been said many times that college is a time and place for students to expand their horizons and try new things. Most college deans would exclude drugs and alcohol from that category, but the reality is that many students experiment with drugs or heavy drinking as part of their higher education experience.
Man accused of street racing, driving drunk in Clackamas County
Alcohol can cause people to do things they normally wouldn't while sober. Drinking gives some people a false sense of confidence that can lead to dangerous behavior, and very often that behavior is illegal. The most obvious and common example is driving drunk. But many people take things farther than that.
Oregon teenager accused of rape to be charged as adult
A 16-year-old Oregon boy is being charged as an adult in a rape case. The 19 counts against him include rape in the first degree, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, first- and second-degree sexual abuse and other felonies. The district attorney said the teen is being charged as an adult because six of the alleged crimes fall under Ballot Measure 11, Oregon's mandatory sentencing law.
Portland firefighter pleads guilty to DUII
The recent conviction of a Portland, Oregon, public safety officer demonstrates that anyone can have problems with drinking and driving. The 53-year-old firefighter pleaded guilty recently to driving under the influence of intoxicants.
