One jailed for DWI-6th

February 02, 2012 Bonnie Culverhouse

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Woman had small child in vehicle

A Minden woman could be facing some major jail time after being arrested for driving while intoxicated – sixth offense – this time with a small child in her vehicle.

Gina Paul, 30, of the 100 block of Emerald Drive, was arrested Monday for driving while intoxicated (sixth offense), child endangerment, two counts of vehicular negligent injury, driving under suspension and interlock required.

According to Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper, Paul was involved in a motor vehicle accident the night of January 30 on U.S. Hwy. 80, just inside the city limits.

"Officer 1st Class Joel Kendrick was dispatched to a place near Lumberland for a two-vehicle accident," Cropper said. "Paul's vehicle had reportedly crossed the center line and hit the approaching vehicle."

Cropper said a field sobriety test was performed on Paul.

"She did terribly bad on that," he said. "Then, also, she had a one-year-old child in an infant seat in the vehicle. The child wasn't hurt."

Driver of the second vehicle reportedly sustained minor injuries.

Cropper said officers transported Paul to the Minden Police Department where she was subjected to an Intoxilyzer breath tester.

"She was driving under suspension and had an order to have the interlock system in any vehicle that she drives, and she didn't have that," said the chief.

Paul was transported to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. Cropper said her case may go through district court if she is charged with a felony offense.

Comments

0 #13 #11 — WEBSTERPARISHWAKEUP 2012-02-07 15:20

The law enforcement may not make the rules but when it comes to them the rules are different...If you dont believe it go do the same crime they break and see who is exposed and what happens...

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0 #12 15 dwi's and still free — bill 2012-02-04 02:06

This is case is nothing. I know a guy who has 13 dwi's (3 pending) and is free right now. He's had the same judge for all of them, too. Amazing!

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-6 #11 RE: One jailed for DWI-6th — I am an American 2012-02-04 01:07

Quoting B D:

We are living in a fantasy land if we think that the current crop of authorities are going to do anything about drunk driving. There are known drunk drivers on every level of law enforcement. And even if another officer has nerve enough to arrest one of them, they just go right on with their law enforcement jobs. Just read the news coverage of Shawn Baker. And look at the video of ADA Sherb Sentell. If anybody thinks that this sort of people are going to protect us from drunk drivers, they are living in a dream world.

This has got to be the most ridiculous comment I have read on this website. Law enforcement do not make the laws in the this state. However, your legislators do. Bitch at them. Law enforcement officers risk more than you know. Often with their hands tied behind their back on many issues. Especially, on DWI offenses.

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+18 #10 Getting Away With It — B D 2012-02-03 07:06

We are living in a fantasy land if we think that the current crop of authorities are going to do anything about drunk driving. There are known drunk drivers on every level of law enforcement. And even if another officer has nerve enough to arrest one of them, they just go right on with their law enforcement jobs. Just read the news coverage of Shawn Baker. And look at the video of ADA Sherb Sentell. If anybody thinks that this sort of people are going to protect us from drunk drivers, they are living in a dream world.

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+10 #9 RE: One jailed for DWI-6th — Ellie 2012-02-03 01:24

I went to school with her. The last time I saw her it was in a public place here in Minden and she was so messed up that her eyes were closed and her mouth was open and she was drooling. I actually told her that normal people open their eyes and close their mouths. And she was in a public place. You would think that someone would put a stop to it because she had her youngest child with her at the time. I pray for these poor innocent children!

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+9 #8 RE: One jailed for DWI-6th — Ellie 2012-02-03 01:16

This is ridiculous! And this lady has 3 children too. Some people need to grow up! The really bad part is that most of these dwis have happened recently enough that she hasn't even gone to court on them yet. They keep setting bonds so she can get right out and do this again. It's really sad that they let her on the roads to endanger others! It's obvious that she doesn't care about her or her children's well being or that of others!

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+13 #7 RE: One jailed for DWI-6th — reader111 2012-02-03 01:01

How many times are they gonna let her get away with this? Until she kills someone ..I for one don't nor have ever drank and for someone like that to be on our highways putting everyones lifes at risk needs to be stopped now. I drive these roads with my children as do many other moms and the justice system needs to so something to keep this from happening again because next time someone might not be so lucky and it would be her if my children or family got hurt because of her stupidity!!!! MADD!!!!! LET'S STICK TOGETHER MOMS

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+11 #6 Gran — Ruby 2012-02-02 19:42

One person I know who has 3rd DWI and driving under suspension was allowed to plea bargain to lesser charge of careless operation and has 4 months to get a valid drivers license. Where is the incentive to stop drinking and stop breaking the law if they continue to get away with it??????

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+19 #5 Sixth Offense! — B D 2012-02-02 19:39

Quoting Debra Plunkett:

This woman should have been locked up about 3 DWI's ago.... What the heck is wrong with our judges and DA's

Haven't you been watching the news during the past couple of years? The police and DA people are themselves drunkards. Foxes are guarding the henhouse, and nobody is taking drunk driving seriously.

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