Crime & Safety

Man Arrested for Drunken Driving Following Crash with Kids in Car

The following information was supplied by the White Lake Township Police Department. Arrests and charges do not indicate convictions.

White Lake resident Richard Ramirez, 46, was arraigned Monday following his arrest on charges of operating while under the influence with an occupant under 16 - a one year misdemeanor.

Ramirez was arrested Sunday at 6:30 p.m. after witnesses told police he lost control of his car, went through a guardrail and ended up in a yard, with the car stuck on a rock.

When police arrived, Ramirez was given a field sobriety test. According to the police report, Ramirez failed the test. He was arrested at the scene and taken to the White Lake Police station where he registered a .301 blood alcohol level, according to the report. The legal limit is .08.

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There were three passengers in the car, two 11-year-old children, and a 9-year-old. All three passengers were uninjured, and were released to a relative.

Ramirez was released on a $5,000 personal bond.

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Police called to break up fight

Police were called to the Dublin Community Center to break up a fight following an argument during a homeowners' association meeting.

According to the report, a 71-year-old and 57-year-old started a heated exchange. The report states the younger man told police he didn't like how the older man was talking to him.

The report states that the 71-year-old asked the 57-year-old if he wanted to take the discussion outside. The 57-year-old told police that he then tried to leave, but the 71-year-old followed him outside with his cane, so he called police.

Police arrived and talked to both men. Lt. Don Nankervis said the situation was resolved and the two men left separately without further issue.

Motorcycle taken

A 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster was taken from the driveway of a home on Kenwick.

The owner told police he left the motorcycle outside overnight, and when he woke up in the morning it was gone.

There are no suspects at this time, and the incident remains under investigation.

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