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CHP launches statewide Distracted Drivers campaign
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Driver distractions have always presented challenges to roadway safety. Over the years, it has increasingly become a more serious problem as in-vehicle technology has expanded. To discourage this dangerous habit, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching the statewide Adult Distracted Drivers campaign in partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
The yearlong campaign, funded by a grant, will combine education and enforcement to combat distracted driving. The focus of the education component is to help people understand anything that diverts a driver’s eyes or attention from the roadway, even for a second or two, can result in tragedy.
“For your safety and for the well-being of those around you, keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone,” CHP Acting Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “Nothing on that phone is worth
endangering a life.”
The CHP reminds motorists that it is illegal
to use a cell phone while driving unless it is hands-free. The more technology a car has, the more distractions it may present to the driver. Multitasking increases the risk a driver will injure or kill themselves, their passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or people in other vehicles.
With this grant, the CHP will complete a minimum of 100 distracted driving enforcement operations and at least 600 traffic safety presentations statewide by the end of September 2018.
“Our goal with this grant is to further educate the public about the hazards associated with distracted driving and ultimately stop the potentially deadly behavior,” Acting Commissioner Stanley added.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from OTS through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Adalberto Zaragoza Chavez, 30, of Visalia, was booked Dec. 15 on suspicion of selling or transporting marijuana and altering a firearm identification mark, both felonies, possessing a narcotic controlled substance, carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle and carrying a loaded firearm in a public place, all misdemeanors.
According to a Dinuba Police report, the suspect was contacted on a traffic stop. The report alleged, “During an inventory search of the vehicle (an) officer located a loaded firearm with an obliterated (serial number), marijuana, cocaine, a digital scale and a large sum of cash located in the vehicle.” The suspect also allegedly gave a false name to police.
He was arrested in the 500 block of East Vassar Avenue and transferred to county jail.
• Francisco Antonio Lopez, 27, of Dinuba, was booked Dec. 12 on suspicion of obstructing an officer, a misdemeanor.
The suspect was reported in a shoplifting incident at Wal- Mart. Police located the suspect who allegedly attempted to flee the area.
The suspect was arrested in the 300 block of West El Monte Way and transferred to county jail.
• Lawrence Michael Alvarado, 59, of Dinuba, was booked Dec. 12 on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
The suspect was allegedly located by Dinuba Police with “a small bindle of meth in his front pant pocket.”
He was arrested in the 200 block of South L Street, cited and released.
• Danny Lee Turpin, 46, of Dinuba, was booked Dec. 11 on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, a felony, threatening with the intent to terrorize and obstructing an officer, both misdemeanors.
He was arrested in the 700 block of West El Monte Way and transferred to county jail.
Members of the Dinuba Rotary Club met at Grocery Outlet on Dec. 12 to collect food into bags to be given to those in need.
Arrests
The suspect was arrested in the 900 block of North Alta Avenue and transferred to county jail.
• Marvin Abel Chaideze, 37, of Dinuba, was booked Dec. 17 on suspicion of battery to a spouse or cohabitant, a misdemeanor.
The suspect allegedly “pushed” a victim.
He was arrested in the 200 block of Smith Avenue and transferred to county jail.
• Noberto Avila-Carreto, 21, of Ivanhoe, was booked Dec. 17 on suspicion of obstructing an officer, a misdemeanor.
He was arrested in the 1300 block of East North Way and transferred to county jail.
• Juan Manuel Torres, 21, of Parlier, was booked Dec. 15 on suspicion of dissuading a victim, a felony.
The victim of an ongoing case identified the suspect to police and alleged that the suspect dissuaded them from testifying in court.
The suspect was arrested in Parlier and transferred to county jail.
• Karla Chavira Navarro, 36, of Dinuba, was booked Dec. 14 on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
Meth was allegedly found in the suspect’s vehicle.
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Estevan Benavides was appointed to fill the remainder of the term, ending at the conclusion
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Benavides told the city council, “Thank you
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District 4 Planning Commissioner Mark Carrion, right, resigned on Dec. 5. Estevan Benavides, left, will take over for the remainder of Carrion's term. Carrion's son is pictured in the center.
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