Witness tells court he saw hit-and-run unfold Nov 4, 2009
While waiting for the train to pass, he studied the license plate of the SUV in front of him. The Montana license plate read: OURMT1 ... Detectives used the license plate number to track the SUV to Puzios workplace. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Robbery lands couple behind bars Nov 4, 2009
Although the vehicle wasn t disabled and kept on going, Huddleston was able to get its license plate number and drive to a gas station a short distance away and call law enforcement, who stopped the truck 20 minutes later in Waller County. Jose Gorgonio and Cindy Ocampo both from the Houston area were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, and were brought back to Washington County and placed in the jail here, where they still remain. (Brenham Banner, TX)
DNA on cup brings down rape suspect Nov 4, 2009
She took down the license plate number of Dorsey's maroon Chevy pickup. In another case, from 2004, police got Dorsey's license plate number from the victim of an attempted sexual assault, Dupuis' affidavit says. (Anchorage Daily News)
Boylan case hits Americas Most Wanted Nov 4, 2009
His Suburban bears Colorado license plate number 540 PCP.. Anyone with information about Boylan should contact authorities immediately at (970) 252-4010, (970) 252-4020 or (970) 252-4021. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Opposition to new fees Nov 3, 2009
Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:16 AM EST Beginning in April 2010, motorists will be forced to purchase new license plates when registering their vehicles, costing them $25 ... Stephen Saland, R,I,C- Poughkeepsie, and County Clerk Holly Tanner have joined together to announce their efforts to collect signatures from the public opposing the plan to pay for a new license plate ... County clerks across the state are hearing directly from the people and have begun collecting thousands of... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Domestic violence suspect wanted Nov 3, 2009
Posted: Monday, November 2, 2009 6:09 PM EST Updated: Monday, November 2, 2009 6:09 PM EST. Posted by: John Shryock. (WSJA.com, AL)
What You Need To Know If You Get Into Collision Nov 3, 2009
Make sure you get the following: - Name & number of the other driver - Make, model, & license plate of their car - Insurance name & policy number. 4) Create a file - As soon as you drive away you'll forget details. (KIRO TV, WA)
Community activist wants a police oversight commission Nov 3, 2009
Charles Arasim wrote on Nov 2, 2009 5:12 AM:" I've been injured twice, enough to need medical attention, by RRDPS officers. Had my home invaded by them without explanation or warrant and was threatened when I refused to answer their questions and demanded they leave. Was accused and wrongly convicted of speeding once only to have the charge tossed on appeal by the DA because the officer left the force. The real reason was they could only prove a 6 year old radar calibration. Been illegally... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Death of nun investigated as a murder Nov 3, 2009
The FBI said it was looking for her beige 2005 HONDA CR-V with New Jersey license plate NF24821. Bartz, born in 1945 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, entered the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1966 from Beaumont, Texas, and professed final vows in 1974, according to the diocese. (CNN)
FBI investigates murder of N.M. nun Nov 3, 2009
Authorities were also searching for Bartz's vehicle, a beige 2005 Honda CR-V with a New Jersey license plate, and asking anyone who spoke to Bartz on Saturday night to contact investigators. Bartz was one of more than a dozen Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament who are currently ministering within the Diocese of Gallup, which spans 55,000 square miles in New Mexico and Arizona. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Kahaluu seeks drugs solution Nov 3, 2009
Machado has collected a list of 25 license plate numbers of automobiles that he said were used in suspected drug dealings. He also had accounts of local residents, including church leaders, who had been threatened by drug users. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Another view: ‘One free swerve' Nov 3, 2009
If you're a good citizen, you'll immediately call 911 and give police a description of the vehicle, a license plate number and an account of where it was headed. If you did that, you'd assume that the cops, if they could locate the drunk driver, would stop him right away, before he could kill someone. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hiring of 'G' probed Nov 2, 2009
License plate politics. If you call the office of St. Lawrence County Clerk Patty Ritchie asking what you can do about the mandate to replace your perfectly good vehicle license plates, a friendly deputy will let you know you can log onto the Web site http://www. (Albany Times Union)
Red-light cameras vs. red-light "runners" Nov 2, 2009
In this cartoon by Jeff Parker, a driver with a ME1ST license plate makes a fist at a red-light camera as he's about to run into another car. "Red-light cameras invade my privacy!" he yells. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Sic Semper Tyrannis Nov 2, 2009
He signed legislation authorizing a Choose Life license plate. And he helped to pass, and signed into law, America s first abortion reduction bill, modeled on the 95-10 Initiative of Democrats for Life of America. (The American Conservative)
High schools feel relief, accomplishment after teen driving deaths go down Nov 1, 2009
"Sometimes we sit with binoculars and watch (the parking lot)," said Adam Sommer, who participates on a safety patrol that recognizes students who wear seatbelts and drive safely - and doles out rewards like windshield scrapers and license plate frames. Many of the efforts are part of Project Ignition, sponsored by Bloomington-based State Farm Insurance Cos. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Police report, Oct. 20-26 Nov 1, 2009
8:16 a.m. - Theft of motor vehicle license plate in the 200 block of Benton Drive. 8:45 a.m. - Criminal mischief/vandalism in the 1800 block of Leander Court. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Tatton ordered to stand trial Nov 1, 2009
In 2007, Tatton was arrested for falsifying the registration sticker on his SUV after he allegedly photocopied a sticker and glued it to his license plate. The vehicle had allegedly gone unregistered for at least two years. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Lights, camera, ticket Nov 1, 2009
The cameras take pictures of suspected red-light runners and, after police review evidence, fines are mailed to the vehicle owner's address based on the license plate. Violations are treated as civil infractions, not traffic tickets that involve points against a license. (The Palm Beach Post)
Red-light cameras may come to Pittsburgh Nov 1, 2009
HARRISBURG -- In the past 10 years, many states have begun putting digital cameras atop poles near traffic lights to photograph the license plates of cars that speed through signals that have turned red ... The cameras take a picture of the rear of the car, showing its license plate ... But Andy Hoover, legislative director for the American Civil Liberties Union, said that if these cameras are used as legislators say -- merely to take a photo of a vehicle and its license plate -- the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Driver in Galluccio crash breaks silence Oct 31, 2009
Witnesses got the license plate number, and red paint from Galluccio s license plate was found on the minivan s bumper, police said in a report. Tager was taken by ambulance to Mount Auburn Hospital, where he was treated for neck and back pain and later released. (Boston Globe)
Wellesley Townsman police log: Oct. 29 Oct 31, 2009
Officer Connelly was on patrol on Route 9 near Cedar Street when he noticed a red Dodge drive by without a front license plate ... He provided police with a description of the car and a partial license plate number. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Local lawmen make 22 midweek arrests Oct 31, 2009
Daniel Rodriguez Martinez, 24, Mission, arrested by PLPD for failure to maintain license plate and no motorcycle endorsement. Josue Figueroa, 20, Port Lavaca, arrested by CCSO on surrender of principle and interfering with the duties of a public servant. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Bad 'Rap' for Drive-Thru Order Oct 31, 2009
American Fork Police Sgt. Gregg Ludlow says a manager wrote down the car's license plate number and called police. The teens were later cited by officers at a high school parking lot outside a volleyball match. (Fox News)
Wasilla ponders ATV restrictions Oct 30, 2009
In another category, 54 percent said identification visible from at least 50 feet away is not necessary, but 40 percent said a license plate or other identifying marks should be required ... Should an all-terrain vehicle be required to display a license plate, or other identification, which is visible form a distance of no less than 50 feet ... Yes, License Plate Required. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Stealers In Coteau Oct 30, 2009
Country wrote on Oct 29, 2009 10:53 AM:" We have the local drug cartel running around here and the law won't even stop them. What I do is write down vehicle license plate numbers and description. If anything is stolen, at least I have some description of likely culprits. We should all be watchful of strange vehicles, because the sheriff patrol is too busy with City of New Iberia. ". New Horizons wrote on Oct 29, 2009 10:45 AM:" We had TWO 4 wheelers stolen AND a 3 wheeler. My husband found them... (New Iberia, LA)
Tatton ordered to stand trial Oct 30, 2009
In 2007, Tatton was arrested for falsifying the registration sticker on his SUV after he allegedly photocopied a sticker and glued it to his license plate. The vehicle had allegedly gone unregistered for at least two years. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Memorial reflects on violence Oct 30, 2009
A couple of weeks before her disappearance, Norman found her car s tires slashed and her license plate stolen, Bolden said. Cole was taken into custody again on Nov. 29 for questioning, which reportedly led to the confession and the discovery of Norman s body. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Expired tag leads to Fresno gun arrest Oct 30, 2009
With a computer check, the officer determined that although the car's license plate bore a 2010 yellow tag, the vehicle's registration was expired. When the officer pulled the man over, she reportedly learned that his driver's license had been suspended for driving under the influence. (Fresno Bee)
Martinez, Boylan families seek missing loved ones Oct 30, 2009
His Suburban bears Colorado license plate number 540 PCP.. Copyright. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Police report, Oct. 20-26 Oct 29, 2009
8:16 a.m. - Theft of motor vehicle license plate in the 200 block of Benton Drive. 8:45 a.m. - Criminal mischief/vandalism in the 1800 block of Leander Court. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Rep. Wants Bulldog License Plates In Fla. Oct 29, 2009
Wants Bulldog License Plates In Fla ... Wants Bulldog License Plates In Fla ... One local lawmaker who is a Gator fan is working to give Bulldogs their own license plate. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Police log: Week of Oct. 28 Oct 29, 2009
Oct. 24, 1:06 a.m., Sada Foley, 28, of 24 Beechmont Terrace, Hyde Park, arrested at Cambridge and First Street for operating after suspension, license plate violation and an outstanding warrant. 11:53 a.m., Gary Young, 47, homeless, of Cambridge, arrested and charged with shoplifting. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Douglas Police Report Oct 29, 2009
Displaying Fictitious License Plates was reported at the 700 block of 8th St. ... Theft of a license plate was reported at 1130 19th St. ... 09-3117 1736 Displaying Fictitious License Plates was reported at the U.S. Port of Entry. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
North Las Vegas Police Hunting Peeping Tom Oct 29, 2009
Police say Percy is likely driving around in a white 1999 Hyundai Sonata with a Nevada license plate 937 VEY. If you know where he is, you're urged to call police. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV)
State driving costs up Oct 29, 2009
County clerk petitions against new license plate requirements ... Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT In an effort to stop the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) license plate reissuance in April, Oswego County Clerk George Williams has started an online petition. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Fiery head-on crash leaves one dead in Schodack Oct 29, 2009
State Police said it appears that the car which flipped over and burst into flames, had been following a green Jeep Cherokee which was also involved in the chase, After the crash, however, the driver of that vehicle -- which officials said had no visible rear license plate -- fled the scene and was still being sought by police. The vehicle, which police said may also have heavy front-end damage, was last seen traveling west on Route 20. (Albany Times Union)
Police: Illegals Caught After Chase Oct 29, 2009
Sugar Land police said they were given a description and license plate number of a vehicle parked along the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday morning. Officers spotted the pickup truck and the driver took off, investigators said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Anaconda couple faces drug charges Oct 28, 2009
Police traced the license plate to the Cedar Street home and went to check on the welfare of the occupants. At the home on the porch, investigators found small plants suspected of being marijuana, and subsequently obtained a search warrant, Sullivan said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Two charged with drunken driving in Weymouth Oct 28, 2009
The woman provided police with a description of the suspect s car and license plate number. A few minutes later, Officer David Canny spotted the car and pulled it over. (Weymouth News, MA)
Missing mans family struggles for answers Oct 28, 2009
Boylan, 82, was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 20, leaving his home in the 300 block of South Pythian in his 1990 Chevy Suburban, Colorado license plate number 540 PCP. (See photo). He is now the subject of a senior alert, issued by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Monday morning at the request of the Montrose Police Department. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Lafitte police officer arrested for simple burglary Oct 28, 2009
Normand said the witnesses saw the suspect leave in a reddish colored Jeep SUV. After recording the license plate, Normand said they notified the Sheriff s Department. Normand said after an investigation, deputies identified Molinario as the suspect. (WWLTV.com, LA)
HIGH SPEED CHASE LEADS TO ARREST Oct 28, 2009
The license plate number indicated that the truck was stolen from the Dollarway School District. Police Chief Steve Young and Lt. Kevin Kirk of the Star City Police Department were contacted and Star City Patrolman Ben Reeves and Capt. John McNeil of the Jefferson County Sheriff s Department joined the chase. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Chelmsford chief backs redlight camera bill Oct 28, 2009
According to Murphy, the bill would allow for cameras to snap a digital photo of the rear end of the vehicle, capturing its license plate after it drove through a red light. Violators would then be mailed a time-stamped copy of the picture and a traffic ticket. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Click to read: Avoiding Trip-Spoiling Travel Mishaps Oct 27, 2009
If you're in a hurry and forget to do that, most major airlines actually take a picture of your license plate when you park, or they have people who write down your license plate number. All you have to do is say, "I forgot where I parked." Instantly, if you tell them your license plate number, they'll tell you where you parked. (CBS News -- Early Show)
* DGH unveils new design for vehicle license plates Oct 27, 2009
DGH unveils new design for vehicle license plates ... The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) has proposed new designs for car and motorcycle license plates, with all private-use vehicle plates to have four English letters and a three-digit number ... Should the legislature approve the proposal, motorists could start replacing their old license plates, free of charge, in 2011. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sahuarita Municipal Court Oct 27, 2009
Police were called by a man told them he saw two men standing at the rear of his truck, one holding the caller s license plate in his hand, then saw them go to another pick-up truck. He yelled at them to give back the license plate or he would call police ... He said the man in the driver s seat, who held the license plate, put it back on his truck, using a Leatherman multi-tool, then drove away. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Westminster man dies in gunfight with police Oct 27, 2009
The bartender wrote down Membrino s license plate number when he drove away and called Fitchburg police, Kirby said. Westminster police responded to Membrino s home. (Boston Globe)
License plate to feature retro design Oct 27, 2009
Newly-designed Montana state license plates are shown recently at the Department of Justice in Helena. Montana is redesigning its basic license plate design for the first time in five years ... HELENA Montana is redesigning its basic license plate design for the first time in five years, and is looking at a retro-inspired design that harkens back to the plates of the 1970s and earlier. (Montana Standard, MT)
Florida Turnpike going to cashless system; accidents have taken their toll Oct 27, 2009
Called "Toll by Plate," overhead cameras will capture license plates, and drivers without transponders will get a bill and pay a higher toll 25 cents higher than SunPass customers at each plaza ... They can set up a pre-paid account by providing their license plate number and a payment option, either a credit or debit card, or cash, check or money order deposits ... In the past year, turnpike officials have stepped up efforts to locate violators by checking multiple databases, not just relying... (The Palm Beach Post)
Brenham Police Department Oct 27, 2009
Officer Miguel Tejeda pulled over a vehicle for a defective license plate light at 8:43 p.m. Friday. Once he was talking with the driver, he reported that he smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Bond set at $800,000 for repeat offender Oct 27, 2009
In his letter to the court asking for denial of bail for the pair, Clevenger had said at the time of their arrest on May 7, Kliethermes was driving a vehicle with no license plate. When stopped in the 500 block of South Business 54 in Fulton on May 7, the deputy noticed two white 20-liter containers in the rear left passenger seat and two funnels on the rear floorboard of the car. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Peregrine to begin reverse stock split Monday Oct 27, 2009
Reverse license plate number search. Official license plate searches. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Kisses & disses: Oct 27, 2009
" As a matter of fact, I am and have a handicap tag if you had bothered to look. Maybe if you had back surgery at 34 that destroyed a nerve to your leg you would've kept your mouth shut. Thank you for trying to ruin my evening. KISSES to my friends who wouldn't allow your ignorant behavior to ruin our night and reminding me that being handicapped is not my fault. Heather PalmerGonicMany KISSES to Joyce Tracksler for her great new book and the very best of her 10 award-winning books. A must read,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
5,770 League City drivers seeing red Oct 26, 2009
Of those, 553 were tossed out because of uncontrollable factors, such as the inability to read a license plate. Two cameras caught 596 red light runners at FM 518 and state Highway 3. (KHOU.com, TX)
Cameras may police city streets Oct 26, 2009
The system Atlanta plans to use could store images for up to 30 days and support software that reads license plate numbers and detects gunshots. Critics say the system conjures up images from George Orwell s 1984, a novel about a totalitarian state presided over by an all-seeing Big Brother. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
POLICE REPORTS Oct. 1-7 Oct 26, 2009
6:32 p.m. 3000 block Main Street, delayed report of vehicle hit and driver left without providing information; witness provided license plate number ... 4:34 p.m. 7000 bock Lebanon Road, Texas license plate found and turned into police. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Police say disturbance led to fatal crash Oct 25, 2009
Police are asking for help in locating a 1995 Mercury Mystique like the one above with Nevada license plate 280 VTX. The male driver was seen arguing with a woman shortly before she ran across Highway 34 and was struck by an oncoming vehicle ... Witnesses told officers they saw a man and woman in a blue 1995 Mercury four-door with Nevada license plate 280 VTX. The pair appeared to be arguing. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Police search for SUV in Penn Hills hit-and-run, shooting Oct 25, 2009
Police are looking for a 2002 tan Ford Explorer bearing Pennsylvania license plate ETA 3650 following a shooting and hit-and-run crash last night in Penn Hills. According to KDKA-TV, young people were milling around outside a party on Sandy Creek Road when the sport utility vehicle drove by, hitting a 16-year-old male and sending him flying over the hood. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Getting drunks off the road: Rulings put spotlight on DUI procedure Oct 25, 2009
It s for having too dim a license plate light or not signaling for three seconds before a lane change. The problem with DUI law, says Ayres, is the lack of distinction between varying levels of impairment. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Police Beat: Oct. 25, 2009 Oct 25, 2009
Oct. 18, 4:25 a.m.: Laverna Baldwin, 35, Big Lake, stopped for having an obscured license plate. Summons: DWLS.. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Police, family desperate to find elderly man Oct 25, 2009
Boylan Colorado license plate number is 540 PCP.. Anyone with information is asked to call (970) 252-4020 or (970) 252-4021 immediately and ask to speak with an officer. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Friday's Sentinel police log Oct 24, 2009
The Safari had North Carolina license plate YXZ9276, and a trooper on routine patrol saw the driver fail to stop at a red light on Route 11 and North Earl Street. The trooper got behind the Safari and activated his lights and siren, but the van didnt stop, turning south on Burd Avenue and then west on Seneca Street. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Police look for missing West Chester woman Oct 24, 2009
She is believed to be driving a silver 1998 Saab with Ohio license plate EOS 3403. She is described as a black female, 5'3" and 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of Patrice Battle, please contact the West Chester Police Department at 777-2231. You must be logged in to rate this story. CommentsTerms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. Notify us of any inappropriate comments... (FOX19.com, OH)
Olar celebrates town's unique link to Henry Ford with Model T festival Oct 24, 2009
I ve got the bill of sale, and the car still has the original license plate on it, Ray said. While C.W. Rizer passed away in 1950, the town of Olar has not forgotten his role in helping the Ford industry make the car we ve come to know as the unforgettable Tin Lizzie. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
