JUST THE FACTS

October 25, 2024 Volume 15 Issue 43

TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week! It serves as a reminder for parents and guardians to talk to their teens about safe driving habits. Teens are at great risk on the road due to factors such as inexperience, risk-taking behind the wheel, speeding and distracted driving.

Parents and caregivers play a vital role in developing safe teen drivers. When learning to drive, teens need to know the Rules of the Road and gain experience in a variety of road types and environments. The teaching shouldn’t stop when they get their license to drive. The greatest crash risk occurs during the first months of independent driving. Laws regulating cell phone use and the number of passengers allowed to ride with a teen driver have helped reduce teen traffic deaths and injuries. Parents and caregivers can talk with their teens about dangerous and deadly driving behaviors with these tips on how to influence positive behaviors.

Start the conversation and set the rules before they hit the road with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Five Rules to Drive.

No cell phones.
No extra passengers.
No speeding.
No alcohol.
Always buckle up!

The bottom line is that we have more influence on teen drivers than we may think. Be a role model, get involved in their driving habits from the beginning – and stay involved!

THIS WEEK'S IN CUSTODY ARRESTS

James Williams (pictured to the left) was formally charged with domestic assault (felony). On October 18th, officers were called to the 400 block of Hillsdale St NW in reference to a 911 hang up. Officers knew of previous domestic calls for service in the area involving Williams. Officers also knew Williams to have an active warrant out for his arrest. Officers made contact with the victim who indicated Williams assaulted them and might be hiding nearby. Officers located Williams in a tree line a short time later. Williams has two previous convictions for domestic related offenses in 2017 and 2020.
Orlando Galvan was formally charged with threats of violence and 5th degree assault. On October 21st, it was reported to officers that Galvan threatened to shoot the victim he was in a recent relationship with.
Gabriel Majak was formally charged with threats of violence and disorderly conduct. On October 22nd, Majak was threatening patrons at Kwik Trip on the W. frontage Rd.