Police arrest Richard Madison, limo driver drunk while driving students to prom

Dupage Police arrested a limo driver Saturday night and charged him with driving under the influence after he drove 23 Oswego East High School students to prom, according to authorities.

Richard L. Madison was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of reckless conduct.

Madison was driving for Limos Alive Party Bus, according to the Dupage County Sheriff’s Office. Police said Madison was driving erratically toward Abbington Banquets in unincorporated Glen Ellyn when some of the students called their parents.

Two off-duty Oswego police officers working security at the prom called the Dupage County Sheriff’s Office, according to a release from the sheriff.

Madison, age 54, is awaiting a court appearance Sunday and is being held at the DuPage County Jail.

The Limos Alive Party Bus describes the vehicles on their website: “A 24 Passenger Party bus from Limos Alive will provide you with the ultimate party atmosphere to get you going along the way. Comfortable limousine style seating, laser lighting, stereo surround sound and mini bar complete with glassware and ice bucket for you to use for your special event. When traveling with your friends around Chicago a 24 Passenger limousine party bus rental is the right way to go.”