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August 16, 1929
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In El Centro, Frank Mitchell faces charges of DUI, auto theft, and reckless driving after stealing a car and crashing it on Brighton Street. M. Din appears in court for speeding; his car was later stolen by Mitchell on Saturday night.
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Triple Charge
Frank Mitchell, El Centro, charged with driving while intoxicated, stealing an automobile, and reckless driving, was turned over to the district attorney's force this morning by Judge Perkins in police court for investigation. Mitchell faces the penitentiary if convicted of stealing an automobile and having liquor in his possession.
City officers who made the arrest stated that Mitchell stole a touring car late yesterday afternoon, and while driving out Brighton street, collided with another parked parallel with the sidewalk, turning the stolen car completely over and wrecking it. The other car was badly damaged.
M. Din this morning in police court before Judge Perkins for a car that he now does not own. Friday night Motor Officer Louis Mitchell caught Din making 50 miles an hour in a 25 mile zone. Din also was driving with an open muffler and did not have a registration certificate. Judge Perkins dismissed the last two charges and imposed a fine for speeding.
Saturday night the car was stolen, Din told the court this morning, and he has not recovered it yet.
Triple Charge
Frank Mitchell, El Centro, charged with driving while intoxicated, stealing an automobile, and reckless driving, was turned over to the district attorney's force this morning by Judge Perkins in police court for investigation. Mitchell faces the penitentiary if convicted of stealing an automobile and having liquor in his possession.
City officers who made the arrest stated that Mitchell stole a touring car late yesterday afternoon, and while driving out Brighton street, collided with another parked parallel with the sidewalk, turning the stolen car completely over and wrecking it. The other car was badly damaged.
M. Din this morning in police court before Judge Perkins for a car that he now does not own. Friday night Motor Officer Louis Mitchell caught Din making 50 miles an hour in a 25 mile zone. Din also was driving with an open muffler and did not have a registration certificate. Judge Perkins dismissed the last two charges and imposed a fine for speeding.
Saturday night the car was stolen, Din told the court this morning, and he has not recovered it yet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Car Theft
Driving While Intoxicated
Reckless Driving
Speeding
Police Court
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank Mitchell
M. Din
Judge Perkins
Louis Mitchell
Where did it happen?
El Centro, Brighton Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank Mitchell
M. Din
Judge Perkins
Louis Mitchell
Location
El Centro, Brighton Street
Story Details
Frank Mitchell arrested for stealing a touring car, driving intoxicated, and reckless driving; crashed the stolen vehicle on Brighton Street. M. Din fined for speeding; his car stolen Saturday night by Mitchell.