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A man was arrested in Sabre Springs on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol after losing control of his car and killing a woman in her mid 60’s, according to San Diego police.

Carl William David, 35, a transient from Ramona was driving in the 12600 block of Sabre Springs Parkway just before 9:30am when he lost control of his car and drove onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian who was on a morning walk. Sandra Kennedy was pronounced dead at the scene. Kennedy had just retired from the San Diego Unified School District.

According to prosecutors, the man suspected to be driving under the influence admitted to using Methamphetamines for 3 days prior to the Sabre Springs fatal accident. He was said to be high on a meth binge.

The DUI driver who faces up to 10 years if convicted is being held on $250,000 bail for felony gross vehicular manslaughter, drunk driving causing injury, and driving on a suspended license. David was not convicted in another DUI arrest he had in 2003.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

Driver Pleads Not Guilty In Crash That Killed Woman, 10News.com, October 16, 2009

Troubled Driver Accused of Killing Sabre Springs Woman, San Diego 6 The CW

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In the San Diego Courts, a Westview High School lacrosse coach pleaded not guilty to felony drug charges for selling cocaine to an undercover police officer.

San Diego police arrested 31 year-old Edward John Jeziorski III last Thursday. He was accused of selling a quarter ounce of cocaine to an undercover agent for $650.00. He also sold cocaine on April 21.

Jeziorski was taken into custody and is facing 2 counts of possession of drugs for sale. Brandi Rochelle Linn, his fiancée’ is facing one count of possession of drugs for sale.

They have also been charged with child endangerment, authorities found 20 grams of cocaine and some marijuana in the couple’s Pacific Beach apartment within reach of their 2- year old son.

According to Jeziorski’s criminal defense attorney, he has no prior criminal record.

Prosecutors said that Jeziorski is not being accused of selling illegal drugs at Westview High School.

Coach pleads not guilty to drug sales charges, Sign on San Diego, May 12, 2009

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In between the hours of 6pm on Saturday February 7th and 2am on Sunday, the Chula Vista Police were out in force and conducted 18 field sobriety tests, 11 people were arrested and charged for suspicion of driving under the influence during a DUI sweep in Chula Vista. .

According to Officer Kenneth Hicks, police handed out 46 citations for vehicle code violations, 2 people were arrested on drug charges, and 19 cars had to be impounded.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.

If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.

Chula Vista DUI Sweep Nets 11 Arrests KFMB News 8

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