Semi Driver Found with Alcohol in Cab: Kendall County DUI Reports

Saturday, Dec. 7

Richard J. Sutton, 26, of the 500 block of Lauderdale, Llano, Texas, was arrested at 2:19 a.m. at Route 47 and Cannonball Trail and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, said Yorkville police. He was found sleeping in his semi-tractor parked improperly on the side of the road. An empty liquor bottle was found in the cab of the truck, and he was thus also charged with the illegal transportation of alcohol. 

Thursday, Dec. 5

James Warren Verden Jr., 48, of the 900 block of Brookside, Marengo, was arrested at 8:43 p.m. at Routes 34 and 71 and charged with driving under the influence, said Oswego police. He was also cited improper lane usage, disobeying a traffic control device and the illegal transportation of alcohol.

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