Michigan: Lawmaker John Kivela admits he is an alcoholic after DUI arrest

Officials in Kivela’s office confirmed the lawmaker was arrested Monday evening, but referred all questions to Grassroots Midwest Tuesday afternoon. A representative from Grassroots Midwest said there are no further comments beyond the statement released Tuesday.

Florida: Highway Patrol charged Wesley McHenry with DUI manslaughter; killed Candie Laramore

Troopers say McHenry didn’t stop at the stop sign and hit the passenger side of the Laramores’ vehicle, killing Candie Laramore who was sitting in the passenger seat.

New York: James Ryan faces up 25 years in DWI crash that took life of Nassau County Police Officer Joseph Olivieri

On October 18, 2012, at 4:43 a.m. it is alleged that James Ryan was driving while intoxicated on the Long Island Expressway when he struck the back of a 2008 BMW causing the wheel to break and the BMW to become disabled while the defendant fled the scene toward exit 35, Shelter Rock Road. Ryan then collided with a 2005 Honda, seriously injuring its driver and causing his car to come to rest against the concrete center divider.