Traffic

Female Driver Files Lawsuit Against Northampton Police Officers After Aggressive Traffic Stop Escalates

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – A Holyoke woman has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of Northampton and two police officers after she alleged she was injured during a controversial traffic stop. Marisol Driouech claims that she was pepper sprayed and wrestled to the ground by the police during the incident, which took place in April of last year on King Street in Northampton. Dashcam footage of the traffic stop shows the events leading up to the altercation. Driouech’s attorney, Dana Goldblatt, stated that she had previously sent a letter to the city presenting her … Read more

Tornillo Port of Entry to Remain Open for Commercial Truck Traffic, Boosting Trade and Growth in the Region

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EL PASO, Texas – The commercial cargo lanes at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, will remain open for truck traffic indefinitely, according to El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. The decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to extend truck inspections beyond the March 31 deadline was communicated to local government officials and border industry stakeholders on Thursday. Samaniego shared this information with Border Report. Currently, only around 50 trucks cross the port each day, but the traffic volume is gradually increasing. The decision to keep the commercial lanes open was … Read more

California Appellate Court Orders Rehearing for Black Man Alleging Racial Bias in 2022 Traffic Stop

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SAN DIEGO — A Black man in California is getting another opportunity to prove that his traffic stop and subsequent arrest by San Diego police in 2022 was influenced by unconscious racial bias. The state appellate court is testing California’s Racial Justice Act and has ordered a rehearing of the case, considering the idea of implicit bias. The court found that the initial judge failed to address significant evidence suggesting that the traffic stop may have been a result of unintended racial bias. The ruling, which was published last week, stems from one of the … Read more

Avon Lake Braces for Tripled Population During Spectacular Solar Eclipse, Implements Traffic Mitigation Plan

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Avon Lake, Ohio – In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, Avon Lake is preparing for a dramatic increase in population. With its current population standing at 25,206 according to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city is expecting a massive influx of visitors during this celestial event. Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Director, Erin Fach, predicts that the number of people in the city could triple on eclipse day. Not only will these additional visitors bring excitement and wonder, but they will also bring extra traffic. Avon Lake’s law enforcement is diligently … Read more