News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office - Deputies arrested 8 drivers for DUII over the week, 4 on Saturday alone. Several involved crashes. Each of these cases could have ended tragically, as our deputies often see out on our roads.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes our roadways.  Please consider others if you choose to drink or use drugs:  Plan your safe ride home ahead of time; If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason; If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive; If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver; And please, always wear your seatbelt!  Please drive safe this holiday season!  On November 24th, at 5 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle on Franklin Boulevard, Glenwood, with an equipment violation. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Danny Ray Pereira, 54, of Springfield, was impaired. After additional investigation, Periera was arrested for DUII.  On November 26th at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Ferguson Road and Territorial Highway, west of Junction City. Deputies contacted witnesses and observed the driver, Dylan Glenn Cowan, 27, of Monroe, appeared intoxicated from drugs. After additional investigation, Cowan was arrested for DUII and Reckless Driving.  At 10 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle crash in the area of Territorial Highway and Demming Road, north of Elmira. Deputies contacted the driver, Rebecca Lynn Hale, 76, of Junction City, and observed signs she was impaired. After additional investigation, Hale was arrested for DUII.  On November 27th at 10 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle speeding in the area of W. 11th Avenue and Seneca Road, Eugene. The vehicle was going about 30 miles over the speed limit. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and observed signs the driver, Arturo Alexander Perez Plascencia, 21, of Eugene, was impaired. After additional investigation, Perez Plascencia was arrested for DUII.  On November 29th at 12:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of reckless endangering in the area of Big Fall Creek Road milepost 5, northeast of Lowell. Deputies learned Johnnie Faye Cartwright, 32, of Eugene, had attempted to run over Zachery Ty Bryan, 44, of Eugene, crashing the truck with their three small children inside. No one was injured. Deputies observed signs both were impaired. After additional investigation, Cartwright was arrested for Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, three counts of Recklessly Endangering, and DUII. Bryan was arrested for violating a court order.  At 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a physical dispute in the area of Clear Lake Road and Green Hill Road, west of Eugene. Deputies contacted the involved and determined the driver, Lisa Jean Fox, 62, of Deadwood, had assaulted the victim. Deputies also observed Fox was impaired. After additional investigation, Fox was arrested for DUII, Assault in the 4th Degree, and Menacing.  At 5 p.m., a deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of Newcastle Street near Irving Road, Eugene. The vehicle was still in the roadway when deputies arrived. The driver, Sean Christopher Brennan, 37, of Vancouver, Washington, showed signs of impairment. Medics responded to evaluate the driver, and deputies spoke with area witnesses. After additional investigation, Brennan was arrested for DUII.  At 11 p.m., deputies learned a vehicle had eluded Cottage Grove Police southbound on Highway 99. A short time later, a deputy observed the vehicle driving recklessly on Dillard Road, south of Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued driving and merged onto I-5. Another deputy deployed spike strips, disabling and safely stopping the vehicle on I-5 in Springfield. The driver was uncooperative and did not exit the vehicle. Deputies and Oregon State Troopers attempted to communicate with the driver, Natasha Nichole Kemplin, 38, of Fairview. They approached the vehicle and determined the driver was unconscious. Medics responded and Kemplin was transported to an area hospital. Deputies determined she was impaired by alcohol and drugs. Once cleared by the hospital, Kemplin was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, and Attempt to Elude by Vehicle.