I missed this one, but good points raised

After the fact we all realize a life could have been saved if repeat offenders had to serve time instead of being let out on the streets. The Whitmill case is one example. Here's another one - no one killed this time - but the question is asked - WHY is this guy still on the streets? And what is wrong at the DA's Office?

◼ Trial and error h/t: The Mirror

◼ Alleged drunken driver runs into power pole, injures two
Two people were injured but a child passenger was unscathed in a collision Friday after the allegedly drunken driver hit a power pole.

Vernon J. Weatherford, 26, of McKinleyville was driving northbound on State Route 255 north of Jackson Ranch Road when he allowed the vehicle to leave the roadway and continue on the grass shoulder, according to a California Highway Patrol press release.

Weatherford was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and lost control of the vehicle, hitting a power pole on the driver's side, according to CHP. Weatherford sustained major injuries to his pelvis, and his passenger Shannon McLaughlin, 29, of Eureka suffered minor injuries. McLaughlin's daughter, Kayla Combs, 4, was restrained in a child safety seat and was uninjured.
All three were taken to Mad River Hospital, with Kayla taken only as a precautionary measure.

Weatherford was transferred to Mercy Medical Center in Redding, according to CHP. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and causing an injury, felon in possession of a handgun, driving on a suspended license and a DUI with three priors in 10 years.

◼ Torture/False Imprisonment Arrest Humboldt Co. Sheriff record
Weatherford was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked for torture, false imprisonment, battery with serious injury, and making threats with the intent to terrorize. His bail has been set at $100,000 and he is expected to be arraigned by Wednesday. back in 2004 (7/12/2004) Gallegos took office in January of 2003.