Lighting up mph Oct 29, 2009
The deputy was exceeding the speed limit by almost 30 miles per hour, but at least the vehicle had its emergency lights on, Andrus quipped. Copyright. (New Iberia, LA)
Show never stops for convention centers Lewis Dawley Oct 27, 2009
Unfortunately, a bad wiring job caused all the lights to blow out, except for an emergency light above the stage. Davis never lost a beat. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
La. State Police begin enforcing new left-lane law Oct 23, 2009
Drivers can use the left lane while passing; while preparing for a left turn; when the right lane is congested; when emergency vehicles are on the right shoulder with emergency lights on; or when directed into the left lane by police. Otherwise, motorists must use the right lane. (KSLA.com, LA)
Wednesday's Sentinel police log Oct 22, 2009
He was southbound in the 100 block of North West Street with his emergency lights on, but not his siren, when he hit his brakes approaching the intersection with West Louther Street and slid into it ... Etter, who had stopped at the sign before proceeding into the intersection, said she did not hear any sirens or see any emergency lights ... A witness statement and the in-car video from Millers vehicle indicated that Miller did have his emergency lights on but not his siren and that he did... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Man accused of trying to sell 'fake' cocaine Oct 15, 2009
After verifying the stolen tag and vehicle with the Volusia County Sheriff's Department, the officer activated his emergency lights. Hall drove into a parking lot and stopped. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Woman killed in police car crash Oct 14, 2009
State police say Officer Daniel Miller was traveling west on Oregon 58 Monday afternoon with his emergency lights and siren on, trying to overtake a speeding vehicle. As he approached an intersection, a car driven by Virginia Spalinger of Oakridge started a left turn, colliding head-on. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
SAfrica Police Kill Woman In Car Thought Stolen Oct 14, 2009
The driver stopped and put on his emergency lights, and then tried to get out of the car when more shots were fired, Dlamini said. Driver Simon Mathibela told The Star newspaper that after the shooting, the police stopped to look at the car and its wounded occupants and then left the scene without offering to help. (CBS News -- World)
Two rollovers Oct 14, 2009
Craig said when the pick-up entered a curve, agents turned on their emergency lights to stop the vehicle but for an unknown reason the driver continued going straight, causing the truck to leave the road. Craig said the driver overcorrected and the pick-up rolled over, sliding off the road where it then hit a tree. (Nogales International, AZ)
Four teens die in Terrebonne wreck in car that was reported stolen Oct 5, 2009
By an hour or so later, 30 to 40 residents of the close-knit community trickled out to the scene, where cries of grief pierced the morning punctuated by flashing blue emergency lights. Some wore pajama pants and nightgowns, some carried young children, many wept openly. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Laguna Creek's Homecoming Postponed Oct 4, 2009
Emergency lights immediately switched on to help people leave the stadium. Workers from the Sacrament Municipal Utility District were en route to determine what caused the transformer to blow. (KCRA 3, CA)
Ambulance collides with police car Crash occurred at the intersection of Carl D. Silver Parkway and Central Park Boulevard. Oct 3, 2009
The Fredericksburg Rescue Squad ambulance was using its emergency lights when it collided with the city police car about 2 a.m., said city police spokeswoman Natatia Bledsoe. She said the crash occurred at the intersection of Carl D. Silver Parkway and Central Park Boulevard. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
* Typhoon Parma puts Philippines on high alert Oct 2, 2009
As Typhoon Parma approached, worried Metro Manila residents, who had returned to their homes after the floodwaters receded and those whose houses were unaffected, were stocking up on food and emergency lights. Waitress Angel Francisco, 16, rushed back to check on her mother at their still-flooded home in Pasig City. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Two arrested after shooting, vehicle chase Oct 1, 2009
When the deputy activated the emergency lights on the patrol car, Denny Gipson is alleged to have stopped the truck, put it in reverse and backed at a high rate of speed into the sheriff's car, resulting in about 4,000 damage. Both defendant's were taken to the Moniteau County Jail and have been released on 10,000 surety bond. (California Democrat, MO)
The woes of the disabled Sep 30, 2009
He added that most of them had an emergency light attached to them or wearfluorescent vests to be noticed. While the council has allocated parking lots for the disabled, extra space would help as they need this to get out with their wheelchairs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Repo Man Visits an Illinois Police Dept. Sep 30, 2009
Four of them sit in the bank parking lot now, shorn of their emergency lights, antennas and seals. In addition to losing his cruisers, the sheriff lost three-fourths of his staff, most of them deputies, to budget cuts. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Police chase ends in Franklinton, two arrested Sep 26, 2009
Trooper Manning initiated his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle for speeding and the driver fled. The trooper was able to determine the suspect vehicle was stolen from McComb, Miss. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Eurostar refunds after breakdowns Sep 26, 2009
Describing the moment the train stopped, he said: "The lights went off, the emergency lights came on, and we then sat there for four hours whilst they tried to rescue us.". Sara Forgione, 27, from Archway in north London, said: "There was no light; we had to wait in complete darkness for about two hours, and then we had to walk the full length of the train in complete darkness to eventually get off and make our way to the buses. "The communication from the staff was terrible. (BBC News -- UK)
CHP recommends manslaughter charges for OC officer Sep 24, 2009
The victims' daughter questioned whether Garcia's patrol car had its emergency lights and sirens on. Officials declined to say what the investigation found on that point, except that the car was traveling about 62 mph when it entered the intersection. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Obscured license tag leads to drug charges Sep 24, 2009
When the officer observed a plate cover obscuring both the decal and tag numerals, he activated his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The officer contacted Deignan, the driver, and Gademan, the passenger, and advised them of the reason for the stop. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Manhunt in north Odessa Sep 23, 2009
Officers were seen with their emergency lights on in several spots between Dawn and McKnight avenues along East 42nd Street. Check back later at oaoa. (Odessa American, TX)
Yale Applicant: 'You Can't Stop Going' Sep 20, 2009
But Prince's death also galvanized a massive university effort to improve security, expanding the police force, installing dozens of blue emergency lights and telephones on campus, expanding escort and shuttle services. Huge investments were also made in developing commerce and renovating real estate in the city. (FOX61, CT)
Man crashes stolen car on I-90 Sep 19, 2009
At some point after he entered Pennsylvania, he spotted emergency lights approaching from behind. Police said they belonged to a westbound ambulance, but Potts mistook them for police and sped away, approaching speeds upward of 100 mph. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Klamath Falls woman faces charges in traffic crash Sep 18, 2009
Tina M. Brink is accused of failing to obey a traffic control device at Marius and Onyx avenues, and then fleeing the scene when Oregon State Police Trooper Travis Peterson activated his patrol car emergency lights. Brink was driving a Honda Civic, authorities say, and accelerated at a high rate of speed onto a side street. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Car vs. farm machinery crash likely going to trial Sep 18, 2009
Boudinot said that she remembers the pickup truck in front with flashing emergency lights as well as lights on the tractor. Boudinot said she drives that stretch of Grangeville Boulevard often because her husband works at Lemoore Naval Air Station. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Police: Crime higher Sep 14, 2009
A Penn State Altoona student was caught on surveillance video ripping emergency lights from the ceiling and then attempted to unplug the surveillance camera inside The Collegian apartment building, 217 S. Atherton St., police said. Authorities reviewed surveillance video of the man's actions after the incident was reported Thursday, police said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Lincoln OKs lights, sirens, for fire officers' vehicles Sep 13, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:09 PM EDT STEVENSVILLE - The Lincoln Township Board has authorized fire department officers to use emergency lights and sirens when heading to fires in their private vehicles. The move is aimed at getting officers to the scene as quickly as possible so they can determine what kind of response is needed. (The Herald-Palladium)
Citizen soldiers return home to Sullivan, too Sep 12, 2009
The soldiers, deployed for one year, including nine months in Afghanistan, arrived at the Armory behind an escort of police cars, a fire engine and ambulance, all with flashing emergency lights. Walls of the armory s drill floor were covered with welcome home banners signed by hundreds of children. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Not for fame or fortune Sep 11, 2009
Constables furnish patrol vehicles and all of their equipment, right down to the uniform, the radio and the emergency lights on the roof of their car. They receive no reimbursement, not even for gas mileage, for their time. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Center City Council briefs.... Sep 11, 2009
The council approved the bid from Sogard Electric Inc. to install emergency lights required by OSHA in the city shop. The $625 expenditure is covered by the Safety Grant. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Men Charged With Posing As Border Patrol Agents Sep 10, 2009
Investigators said they also found a videotape that showed the two driving their vehicles earlier in the evening, flashing their emergency lights and sounding a siren as motorists pulled over. All of the equipment was bought on the Internet by Woltjer, investigators said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Police briefs Sep 9, 2009
The pursuit began when Socks activated his emergency lights and siren. The pickup turned west onto Lappans Road, driving at 80 mph and turning off its lights, the press release said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Alert motorist helps state police find suspect who was fleeing Sep 9, 2009
After activating its emergency lights, the patrol unit began a pursuit of the speeding vehicle which continued for several miles on westbound M-32 and northbound US-131. According to the Gaylord post, the suspect vehicle increased its speed until the pursuing patrol unit lost sight of the suspect. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Fall River man arrested for DUI in Easton Sep 5, 2009
Wheeler activated his emergency lights and siren. It took about one half mile before Marovelli pulled over and stopped on the side of the road, police said. (Easton Journal, MA)
BP agents arrest 1, recover stolen vehicle Sep 4, 2009
Lizama said agents attempted to stop the vehicle as it continued eastbound on Interstate 8, but the driver refused to yield to the agents emergency lights and sirens. The driver then continued eastbound on Interstate 8 in excess of the posted speed limit, Lizama said, while making several erratic maneuvers, including driving westbound in the eastbound lanes. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Sheriffs Deputy killed when car collides with semi Aug 31, 2009
I hope the deputy had his emergency lights on and wasn't going 95 with no e-lights. Just a terrible tragedy. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Deputy charged with DUI after crashing into police car Aug 30, 2009
The officers then turned on the cruiser's emergency lights and followed Harvey as he kept driving west and stopped for a red light at the intersection of Big Tree and South Nova roads. After the traffic light changed, Harvey continued through the intersection before stopping for police at the intersection of Old Kings and Old Big Tree roads, the report states. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
San Antonio police shooting wounds suspect Aug 30, 2009
Officer Jesse Izaguirre approached the suspect s vehicle with his emergency lights on and that s when the suspect allegedly drove over the curb. The woman was also taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. (KHOU.com, TX)
Motorcycle rider hurt; turnpike reopened after fire truck wrecks on way to car fire near Palm Beach Gardens Aug 28, 2009
According to the report, the truck had its emergency lights on. Florida law requires any vehicle following a fire truck or ambulance to stay back 500 feet, FHP spokesman Jorge Delahoz said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Arizona man arrested for pulling over woman Aug 27, 2009
Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Trish Carter said Quasula was driving a Hualapai tribe vehicle equipped with emergency lights. Carter said Quasula is not an authorized law enforcement official. (FOX 11, AZ)
Couple accused of burglarizing apartment Aug 27, 2009
The officer got behind the vehicle and activated his emergency lights in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop. But the driver did not stop his vehicle and instead drove through the front yards of several residencies. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Unruly Churchtown assistant fire chief charged with DWI Aug 23, 2009
Further investigation revealed that Vincent Scionti, the assistant Fire Chief for the Churchtown Fire Department, was also on the scene attempting to escort tractor trailers with his personal vehicle, with emergency lights activated on Route 23 near Route 217 in Claverack. This was a closed section of roadway due to fallen trees and power poles. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
LCPD: Man leads cops in car chase Aug 22, 2009
The officer reported activating his emergency lights and siren, but the driver accelerated and continued to head westbound on U.S. Highway 90. The driver, later identified as Gaylard, then made several turns in an attempt to try and elude law enforcement officers and while fleeing, reportedly struck a Nissan car in the rear causing minor injuries to its occupants. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Police cars lack video Aug 22, 2009
Escobar told the Times Union this week that she had a green light and did not hear a siren coming from the patrol car of Officer Christopher Orth, whose emergency lights were flashing, according to police and witnesses. Several city police officers interviewed for this report said they are trained to ''clear'' an intersection when they are responding to an emergency with lights flashing, or, engaged in a high-speed pursuit. (Albany Times Union)
UPDATED: Beverly Police Officer Stuart Merry Retrial Aug 20, 2009
I looked around, that is what you would normally do, Sullivan said, adding that the cruiser s emergency lights were not on as he passed it on the right. The cruiser was parked between Cornerstone Liquors and Beverly Gas and Tire, Sullivan said, just around the corner from where the crash later occurred. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Waltham woman charged with drunk driving in Newton Aug 20, 2009
The officer then activated his emergency lights, and Mastin immediately pulled over. The officer asked her for her license and car registration. (Newton Tab, MA)
On Your Mind Aug 17, 2009
They have emergency lights and the wherewithal to leave a vehicle safely. They have gloves to remove an animal from the road. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Man arrested at scene of wreck Aug 16, 2009
Officers had their emergency lights on and had stopped traffic in both directions, when Clarence Elrod Sims approached the scene in a Ford Explorer. As he drove into the left lane and began to pass the stopped traffic, officers waved their arms and yelled for Sims to stop. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Midtown pedestrian struck and killed by police car Aug 16, 2009
"The officer involved in the collision was not driving in 'code 3' mode (emergency lights and siren).". The road was dark and it was raining at the time of the accident. (Anchorage Daily News)
DPS squad car smashed in accident Aug 16, 2009
The trooper s squad car was parked in an outside lane with its emergency lights on blocking traffic from another accident, though Pacheco said the report she had didn t indicate whether it was in the eastbound or westbound lanes. A truck suddenly stopped to avoid colliding into the accident scene, and a second truck behind that one swerved around the truck to avoid a collision and instead collided with the squad car. (Odessa American, TX)
Police: Anchorage officer hits pedestrian Aug 16, 2009
He was not using his emergency lights or siren. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
NB cops recover stolen cruiser Aug 15, 2009
Unlike the department s other vehicles, the stolen sedan has its emergency lights mounted inside the cab, not on the roof. Police have completed an inventory of the squad room and determined the keys and Tasers, which look like pistols, were the only things taken. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kentucky Ambulance Driver Charged With Murder in Crash Aug 15, 2009
Shively police say Brewer told them she was turning off the emergency lights when she looked up and saw a pedestrian, then swerved and hit a utility pole. Prosecutors don't know if Brewer has an attorney and no phone number was listed. (Fox News)
Buhl pledges support of senior center grant application Aug 14, 2009
While the elevator works properly, a new law stipulates it must be outfitted with emergency lights and a telephone. The upgrades are an example of the needs faced at the center, which is applying for grants and reaching out for community support. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Police chase reaches 110 mph Aug 13, 2009
Brian Joseph McCarthy, whose current address is unknown, was arraigned at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday before Somerset District Judge Arthur K. Cook on multiple counts of aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and criminal mischief. McCarthy also was charged with receiving stolen property, driving while under the influence, fleeing or attempting to elude police, simple assault and disorderly conduct, in addition to multiple vehicle code violations. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Marine Arrested In CHP Pursuit, Shooting Aug 12, 2009
On Sunday, a CHP officer flashed his emergency lights to pull over a suspect's car around 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 8. The vehicles came to a stop on Second Street and Madison Avenue, CHP Officer Brian Pennings said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Protesters, supporters send messages to Obama Aug 12, 2009
She showed no interest in us at all. We were the only table for a long time. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
LH-Davier plans blood drive, health fair, more Aug 12, 2009
Livingston has quotes on a new 2009 Chevy Impala car and emergency lights for it. He is waiting for a quote from a radio company. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Drunk driver who nearly killed someone picked up two more times Aug 12, 2009
Peil s vehicle sped up after the officer turned on his vehicle s emergency lights and siren. Peil was traveling in excess of 80 mph. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Four people injured in car accident involving fire engine Aug 11, 2009
Jackson said the fire engine had its emergency lights and sirens on while it was heading east on Dunlap Ave.. Around 6 p.m., just as the fire engine was passing over Interstate 17, on Dunlap Ave., a small passenger car heading northbound on the frontage road east of Interstate 17 struck the emergency vehicle. (AZCentral -- News)
Search Under Way In East County For CHP Shooters Aug 10, 2009
The officer flashed his emergency lights to pull over the suspect's car around 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 8, and they came to a stop on Second Street and Madison Avenue, CHP Officer Brian Pennings said. "Both the driver and passenger ran and a shooting ensued," Pennings said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
LETTER: OShea thanks those who helped during his heart attack Aug 10, 2009
As Liam drove me to the pier, Assistant Harbormaster Mounzer Aylouche immediately stationed his boat along the route, lighting up his emergency lights and clearing a path through the boats for the quick trip in. Thank you to Mounzer. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Fire Marshal Raises Concerns About Museum Aug 8, 2009
starting with the fact that there were no exit doors, no emergency lights, no sprinklers. "A barn door is not an exit door," he advised. (Voices, CT)
El Centro Police Department exempt from the law? Aug 6, 2009
wbscout wrote on Aug 5, 2009 11:03 AM:" el_jr said if an officer is on his way to an emergency he will have his siren and his lights on to alert the motoring public. Thats not always true if the officers need to respond without alerting the suspect they don't use lights and sirens.. Angry Lepretard said, Cops use radios, cops use emergency lights, and no I have a great jov working in the private sector that supplies a huge amount of tax base around here. And I have needed the cops and yes they... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Oconee County police blotter Aug 5, 2009
Arrest: On July 26, a deputy patrolling on Jimmy Daniel Road saw a Chevrolet van parked on the shoulder of the road with its emergency lights on. The deputy stopped to assist, but the man in the van could not speak English. (Athens Banner-Herald)
> Yellow lane drivers fined Aug 4, 2009
The only vehicles allowed to drive in the yellow lane were those of emergency services such as the police and fire department, and then only if they used their blue or red emergency lights and sirens. "We have noted that often emergency vehicles are denied right of way because other motorists may be blocking the lane...," said Tleane. (iAfrica.com)
