Kendall County DUI Arrests: Jan. 12
A look at who is facing DUI charges in Kendall County.
Oswego
Tuesday, Jan. 1 Shirley Spivey, 54, of the 1200 block of Indian Trail, Oswego, was arrested at 4 a.m. at Route 34 and Route 30 and charged with driving under the influence, said Oswego police. She was also charged with speeding.
Saturday, Dec. 29 Brandon K. Harwell, 28, of the 400 block of Majestic Lane, Oswego, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. at Chicago Road and Route 71 and charged with driving under the influence, said Oswego police. He was also cited for improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control device.
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Montgomery
Tuesday, Jan. 1 Robert Dean Johnson, 27, of the 6000 block of Lowlyn Court, Batavia, at 2:49 a.m. at Ashe Road and Baseline Road and charged with driving under the influence and driving with a revoked license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Johnson was originally stopped for speeding and improper lane usage, and upon stopping the vehicle he reportedly switched seats with another occupant in the vehicle. Johnson was additionally cited for speeding, improper lane usage and obstructing a peace officer.
Jan. 1 Christopher Osei Poku, 36, of the 1800 block of Asbury Circle, Joliet, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 6:44 a.m. Jan. 1 at Douglas and Montgomery roads, Montgomery police said. Reports state he was initially stopped for following too closely. Osei Poku was also given a complaint for obstructing identification after he gave the wrong name to police officers, police said.
Yorkville
Jan. 5 Justin T. Barnette, 22, of Yorkville, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC .08 or more and improper lane usage, Channahon police said.
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Oswego Resident
10:39 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013
I'm really tired of getting the negative news headlines in my email inbox!!! The dui arrests are getting out of hand. The police are abusing power and getting kudos for bringing money to the city which pays for them to have fancy cars and building renovations. It will not stop people from making mistakes. Back in the day the police would call a friend for you if you were not able to drive! Police quotas should be banned!!! It really bothers me to see them going crazy and pulling people over at the end of the month so they can make their quota. The police are harassing good people and ruining their lives!!!
robert veach
10:48 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Now I know how to spell "Kudos" yippy!
Yorkville Resident
8:26 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Apparently you are just trying to get a rise out of people! Looking for some excitement perhaps! I find it hard to believe that you can look at these DUI's and say it is about money, not saving lives!
Oswego Resident
3:53 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
I agree 1000%...these cops have become little nazi's in town!...its the new generation, brainwashed kid with a badge BS!...CANT STAND THEIR MENTALITY AND I HOPE ALL YOU LIB'S WHO DONT MIND GETTING PULLED OVER FOR ABSOLUTLY NO REASON GET UR FAIR SHARE OF THE TICKETS!!!...once again were all lost sheep who need to be guided BS!!!
WATCHMAN
10:58 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013
I agree! Not to minimize DUI but lets get these guys out of their cars and do things besides monitoring others in cars.
Appreciate the effort
12:09 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
WOW! Part of the article states that the people were stopped and arrested on Jan1. NOT THE END OF THE MONTH. I personally appreciate the efforts of the police. I love the armchair quarterback mentality when it comes to how the police should handle their affairs. RIDICULOUS!
PT
12:15 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Can someone tell me where the 1200 block of Indian Trail, Oswego is ?
robert veach
1:01 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
What the h*** is wrong with the commenter's, these are DUI's in the early part of the month. I don't care if they make a million on "quotas" if they are arresting drunk drivers. Do you have any idea how many innocent people are killed each year from drunk drivers? Cud-dos to the fine police doing what they are paid for, protecting people.
Susan Botkin
7:18 am on Sunday, January 13, 2013
I AGREE with you Mr. Veach! My sister-in-law was killed by a drunk driver. If you drink, have a sober person drive for you or even better STAY AT HOME AND OFF THE STREETS!!!!
oswegotaxpayer
1:15 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Mr. Veach can you explain what cud-dos are?
robert veach
10:46 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
I think you get the idea, minus the spelling error.
Michael McDougall
2:08 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Couldn't agree with you more Robert
Father of 2 teenagers
5:41 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Hey Oswego taxpayer, I hope you're not driving anytime soon. Only a person who's not in their right mind would make such irresponsible comments. Nothing you said could be mistaken for a rational thought. You seriously think the police are harassing drivers? Have someone pick up the drunk? Wow, that'll make them think twice about driving drunk next time. You' be got to be kidding! I hope you're not feeding any kids with this trash. Do me a favor, let us know when you're on the road so we can all get off of it.
MC1zero1
7:21 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
1 less drunk on the road is 1 life saved. that includes the drunk driver.
Cars r Coffins
12:17 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Hmmm, why do cops focus on traffic enforcement in Kendall County?
How many homicides have their been in Kendall County in the last five years? 2 or 3 by my count. How many traffic fatalities over the same time? I'm conservatively guessing 50-60. Heck, sometimes 3 or 4 people die in one wreck.
So, I guess the police know more about the dangers facing the public than Oswego Resident. What a shock. Oh, and before anyone starts ranting about catching murderers, there hasn't been a murder in Kendall County for 20 years that the police haven't caught and jailed the offender.
Jerry Byrd
5:19 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
I'm sure Oswego Resident would be upset with the police for not enforcing DUI more if his mother (or other loved one) was killed by a drunk driver. It's sad that he would actually think that police shouldn't even worry about drunk drivers when people are killed by them everyday in this country
OswegoResident,your an idiot.
5:19 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Oswego resident, you say that until someone you love gets killed by a drunk driver. Then you'll be PO'd that there wasn't a cop there to stop it. You have an incredibly small mind, lack significantly in the intelligence department, and I would guess your past probably involves a DUI or two... Only someone who makes a habit of driving drunk would make such a stupid comment. I say great job to the local cops, keep up the good work.