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CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
2 die in crash under I-95 overpass following pursuit with MDTA officer
Two people died in a crash after a pursuit with a Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officer in Baltimore early Wednesday, June 4, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Around 2:18 a.m., the officer followed a car as it exited from I-95 onto Key Highway. The driver of an Infinity failed to stop for a traffic stop and led the officer on a high-speed pursuit, according to the AG's office. The passenger and driver died after losing control and crashing into a support pillar beneath I-95. No officers were injured. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating the pursuit and crash. The AG's office said the officer's vehicle has a dashboard camera. Anyone with information should call the IID at 410-576-7070 or email at IID@
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Intoxalock Announces Expansion of the Easy IID Program with InstallerNet Ahead of Atlantic City's KnowledgeFest
IID Program Expands to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, Adds More Locations in New York DES MOINES, Iowa, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intoxalock, the market-leading ignition interlock brand in the U.S., announced today the expansion of its Easy IID Program in partnership with InstallerNet. The program, which streamlines the installation process for ignition interlock devices (IIDs), is now available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, with increased coverage in New York to provide customers with efficient and accessible services across the Northeast. "The expansion of this program reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and ensures that service centers are compensated fairly for their work, while avoiding common issues that customers have with other providers," said Jeff Peck, vice president of field operations at Intoxalock. "We value our partnership with InstallerNet and look forward to continuing to grow our service center network through the program expansion." Since launching the Easy IID Program in January 2025, Intoxalock has experienced a 90% reduction in no-shows at the time of installation, ensuring that customers are properly prepared and service centers receive accurate compensation for installation labor. "The Easy IID Program, managed by InstallerNet, eliminates common customer issues at the time of installation, making the experience smoother and more predictable," said Tony Frangiosa, chief executive officer of InstallerNet. "We are excited about expanding the program in several Northeastern states and remain committed to serving customers and service centers." The program leverages cutting-edge AI technology to assess the complexity of IID installation for each vehicle. It factors in state-mandated scope-of-work requirements and local per-hour labor rates to ensure a seamless and transparent process. From scheduling to service completion, InstallerNet's dedicated customer service team oversees every installation transaction, setting clear expectations for customers before arriving for their appointment. Intoxalock and InstallerNet will exhibit at KnowledgeFest in Atlantic City from June 6-8, 2025. Attendees can visit their booth to learn more about how the Easy IID Program can help grow their business. Mobile Electronics installation retailers who join InstallerNet can become eligible for the Easy IID Program by visiting the KnowledgeFest booth. They can receive credit for a one-night hotel stay at Harrah's Resort, the host hotel for the event. For more information about the Easy IID Program, visit About IntoxalockIntoxalock is the leading ignition interlock brand in the U.S. and a trusted partner to individuals, affiliates and the state monitoring authorities. With more than 35 years of experience, Intoxalock's knowledgeable experts help customers get back on the road safely and quickly. Intoxalock has roughly 5,500 service centers across the country and locations within 10 miles of 95% of its customers. To learn more about Intoxalock, visit About InstallerNetInstallerNet Inc. is a leading technology and services company that provides fully managed installation ecosystem solutions serving the automotive, residential and business verticals for over fifteen years through its proprietary WorkWize Platform and proven industry leaders. Our vertically integrated approach allows us to extend beyond the core installation services and offer market analysis, field and lab testing, product logistics and API integration, enabling our clients to effectively deploy their products and services nationwide. Through our consultative approach with our clients, we bring excellent installation services by utilizing our nationwide network of expertly trained and certified professionals to the end-user customers. Our robust automotive technology solutions support both DIY and DIFM consumers through our Fit Guides, Tech Guides and OBD Locators. We partner with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to some of the most innovative startups as well as leading retailers, manufacturers, cellular carriers, distributors and insurance companies to drive their go-to-market strategy of consumer electronics, telematics and IoT devices. To learn more about InstallerNet, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Intoxalock
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
Baltimore County officer, man identified in deadly police shooting during mental health response
A Baltimore County police officer has been identified in the shooting that killed 43-year-old Glenn Pettie during a mental health crisis on Sunday, May 18. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General said Officer Michael Brady, who has been with the police department for four years, fired the deadly shot. Per protocol, Brady has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This was the fifth Baltimore County shooting involving police in 2025. The response to mental health crisis call Investigators say two officers responded to a home in the 8200 block of North Boundary Road in Dundalk for reports of a mental health episode. An officer walked to the alley behind the home while the other officer stayed near the front door, according to investigators. That's when Pettie allegedly exchanged gunfire with the officer. Pettie was shot and taken to the hospital, where he died, according to the IID investigation. A loaded handgun was found with Pettie, according to police. Neighbors told WJZ that Pettie's mother called 911 for officers to de-escalate the mental health crisis. They said his grandmother and 20-year-old son pleaded with the officers to stop shooting. "They knocked on her door, they knew he had mental health issues, so one cop gets out, knocks on the door, and the other cop sits in his car," a neighbor said. "Then the one cop gets on his radio and told the other cop he's going to walk around back." Neighbors react to deadly police shooting Dundalk neighbors told WJZ they were aware of Pettie's mental health episodes. They said officers could have handled the crisis a different way. Pettie posted to social media before he was killed that said, "I'm tired of no sleep…this town has gobbled me up and showed no love for me and mine." After his death, Pettie's friends replied to the post, saying things like, "Glenn was a nice guy" and "You clearly needed help and you were asking for it… I'm sorry." "Even when he was going through his mental health crisis, we would talk to him, I would talk to him," a neighbor said. "He would say, 'You are my Libra friend,' and he always smiled and talked to me. I was always able to calm him down and talk to him. They could have done it a different way."
CBC
18-03-2025
- CBC
Ontario man frustrated Meta wouldn't pull video appearing to show drunk man fooling car ignition lock
Social Sharing Aaron Hagen of Bruce County, Ont., says he's frustrated a social media video of a man appearing to trick an alcohol ignition interlock, allowing him to drive drunk, wasn't taken down after Hagen contacted Meta with concerns it encouraged impaired driving. Hagen said he first saw the video last week while scrolling Facebook, which presented it to him as a recommended reels video. The video, which had more than five million views and nearly 20,000 likes, showed a man sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle, swigging from a bottle, using a leaf blower to trick the device and then starting the ignition. "It's not like it's a small, you know, 'Five people saw it, nobody cares,' kind of thing. A lot of people have seen this,'" Hagen said. "Why is it being promoted? Why did it ever make it past one view?" Ignition interlock devices (IID) require a driver to prove sobriety with a breath sample before starting a vehicle. In Ontario, they're mandatory in vehicles of people convicted of impaired driving or suspended for impaired driving offences three or more times within 10 years. CBC News has seen the video, which was uploaded in January by an account that mostly reposts other people's content, but was not able to connect with the video's creator. Hagen said that after reporting the video, Meta told him it didn't violate the platform's community standards, which determine what content is allowed. "I was in a vehicle that was driven by a drunk driver when I was a kid and that was the scariest time of my life. I never want to be in a vehicle like that and I don't want anyone else to be," Hagen said. CBC News reached out to Meta, Facebook's parent company, for comment, but did not receive a response before publication. Meta's community standards say it prohibits the facilitation, organization, promotion, or admission of certain criminal or harmful activities by users, and prohibits "co-ordinating, threatening, supporting or admitting to vandalism, theft or malicious hacking," with exceptions. It's not known how old the IID in the video is, but Eric Dumschat, legal director of MADD Canada, said one interlock manufacturer told him they spend a lot of effort on finding ways to prevent tampering. Modern models can analyze breath patterns, air pressure and temperature to ensure it isn't being tampered with — something that can lead to additional penalties and charges. Dumschat expressed disappointment about what the video portrayed. "They don't just give these out for the hell of it; it's because this person has a problem with alcohol and with driving," Dumschat said. "The fact that you'd try and get around it, knowing that you only have this because you've got a problem — it's disappointing, but not surprising." Tougher impaired penalties Ontario has enacted tougher impaired driving rules, but MADD would like to see the province introduce an immediate roadside prohibition program, or IRP, like that in B.C. and Manitoba, he said. WATCH | This year's new Ontario laws to curb impaired driving: Ontario toughens penalties for impaired drivers 2 months ago Duration 2:04 A number of new laws and regulations in Ontario came into effect on Jan. 1. Among them are new, tougher penalties for those convicted of driving under the influence. CBC's Lane Harrison has the details. Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 to 0.79, and who haven't also committed another offence — like causing bodily harm or death, or being a repeat offender — would have their licences suspended, vehicles impounded and be enrolled in an anti-impaired driving program. "Not only does it save lives, but it is significantly more efficient for the justice system," Dumschat said. Rates of impaired driving have fallen over the decades, according to Statistics Canada data. In 2023, the national rate was 178 incidents per 100,000 people, compared to 290 in 1998, the earliest data available. While rates are down, Dumschat said, progress has plateaued and more work is needed. Nagen agreed not enough is being done to combat impaired driving. In his area of Bruce County, he said, he occasionally finds empty beer cans at the roadside, suggesting people continue to drink and drive. In Ontario, penalties for impaired driving depend on the level of intoxication and other factors, like previous offences. A criminal conviction for impaired driving comes with steeper fines and jail time, longer interlock requirements and licence suspensions, and a medical evaluation.
