Fargo man on probation for fatal crash sentenced again for DUI

Fargo man on probation for fatal crash sentenced again for DUI

FARGO — A Fargo man involved in a deadly 2021 crash that killed his friend has been sentenced in a separate drunk driving case. Police say the blood alcohol level for Elijah Viestenz, 23, was nearly twice the legal limit when he was arrested late last year in Becker County, Minn. On Friday, April 4, Viestenz was sentenced to two years of probation and prohibited him from drinking for the duration of that probation. At the time of his arrest, Vi…

Suspects in two DUI deaths sentenced by Washoe County DA's Office

The Washoe County District Attorney's Office has provided new details on the sentencing of two men convicted of DUIs resulting in deaths.

Repeat DUI Offender Sentenced to 36-Life for Two Murders

DATE: April 3, 2025 CASE: Ricardo Beltram (Case #21FE013184) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Adrianne McMillan, Major Crimes Unit On April 2, 2025, the Honorable Kenneth Brody sentenced Ricardo Beltram to 36 years to life in prison.  On June 12, 2024, Beltram pled guilty to two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and DUI causing injury with a BAC greater than .08%.  Beltram also admitte…