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Geneva Man Charged With DUI, Marijuana Possession

The following information was supplied by the Geneva and Batavia police departments. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is a roundup of driving-under-the-influence arrests and charges collected from Geneva and Batavia police departments on Monday, Aug. 12.

Marijuana Charges Go With DUI Charges

Geneva police arrested James Fanella, 19, of Geneva on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis, and no rear registration lamp around 12:40 a.m. July 31 in the 3400 block of Keslinger Road, reports said. He has a court date of Aug. 14 at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, according to the complaint in the 16th Circuit Court.

Batavian Arrested on Charges of Aggravated DUI

 

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Batavia police arrested Jermiah Butler, 24, of Batavia on charges of aggravated DUI/revoked or suspended license; driving with a suspended or revoked license, driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol content of .08 or more, possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams, improper turn at an intersection, unsafe U-turn, squealing and screeching tires, disobeying a traffic control signal, improper lane usage and improper signaling around 2:06 a.m. Aug. 11  in the 0-99 block of East Wilson Street, reports said. He was transported to bond call.

 

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DUI Arrest on Wilson Street

Police arrested Connor Chase, 19, of Batavia on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI and the blood-alcohol content of .08 or more illegal consumption of alcohol under 21 and speeding in the 100 block of West Wilson Street, according to a report filed around 1:54 a.m. Aug. 10. He posted $100 bond and has a court date of Aug. 28.

St. Charles Woman Charged With DUI, Speeding

Police arrested Julia Hsia, 43, of St. Charles on charges of DUI, DUI with a BAC of .08 or more, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding, improper lighting. She posted $100 bond and has a court date of Aug. 28.

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