Argument escalated but none injured, authorities say A 52-year-old Benicia man was arrested Monday, accused of firing two shots at another man with whom he had an earlier altercation, Lt. Frank Hartig said Tuesday. Hartig said the man has been identified as Robert Roy Ticer, who is prohibited from having a firearm because of a […]
Police DUI checkpoint announced
■ Location based on ‘safety considerations for officers, public’ Benicia police will conduct checks Friday to make sure motorists have their driver’s licenses and that they aren’t driving while impaired. Lt. Frank Hartig said the checkpoint will begin at 7 Friday night and will wrap up about 1 a.m. Saturday. But where that checkpoint will […]
Police, other agencies join fight against teen drunken driving
‘Every 15 Minutes’ event to be held at BHS next week Every 15 minutes, someone in the United States is killed in an alcohol-related traffic accident. While that’s a dire statistic, it’s just numbers and words to many people, especially young drivers — until the victim is a friend or family member. Then it’s a […]