Indiana woman charged with DUI after rear-ending sheriff's vehicle in Chicago

No injuries reported after late-night crash near Archer and Wentworth avenues

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 26-year-old Indiana woman was charged with DUI after she allegedly rear-ended a sheriff's police vehicle in Chicago over the weekend. The crash happened around 10:40 p.m. Saturday near Archer and Wentworth avenues, and the woman was later released from custody after taking a breathalyzer test that showed a blood alcohol content above the legal limit.

Why it matters

Impaired driving incidents involving law enforcement vehicles raise concerns about public safety and the need for continued vigilance against drunk driving, which remains a persistent issue in many communities.

The details

According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, an officer with the Sheriff's Police Community Safety Team reported that another vehicle struck the rear of their squad car. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Dominic Davis-Moctezuma, stayed at the scene and no injuries were reported. As officers spoke with Davis-Moctezuma, they reportedly noticed signs that she appeared to be under the influence. She agreed to take a breathalyzer test, which showed a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of 0.08, according to the sheriff's office.

  • The crash happened at around 10:40 p.m. Saturday near Archer and Wentworth avenues.

The players

Dominic Davis-Moctezuma

A 26-year-old Indiana woman who was charged with DUI after allegedly rear-ending a sheriff's police vehicle in Chicago.

Cook County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and charged the woman with DUI.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Dominic Davis-Moctezuma to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of impaired driving and the need for continued education and enforcement to prevent such dangerous behavior, especially when it involves collisions with law enforcement vehicles.