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Sheriff Slams Cops Over Drunk Driver!
29 Nov
Summary
- An undocumented migrant is accused of drunk driving, causing a serious crash.
- The suspect has a prior record including four DUI arrests.
- The victim is a nurse and coach with multiple severe injuries.

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones has voiced strong criticism towards neighboring law enforcement agencies. He alleges their failure to detain an undocumented migrant, Johen Perez-Ventura, led to a recent, severe drunk driving crash.
Perez-Ventura, who is from Guatemala, is accused of swerving into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision that critically injured local nurse Courtney Steinmetz. Authorities discovered an open alcohol container in Perez-Ventura's vehicle at the scene.
Sheriff Jones detailed the suspect's extensive criminal history, including four prior DUI arrests and a previous deportation. He expressed frustration with the system, emphasizing that Perez-Ventura was apprehended with ICE assistance after the crash. Steinmetz is currently recovering from multiple broken bones and required neurosurgery.




