COUNTY-WIDE HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT NETS 567 ARRESTS FOR DUI

The Countywide winter holiday DUI mobilization crackdown on drinking drivers has ended and resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests during the 17 days. From 12:01 a.m. Friday, December 16, through midnight, Sunday, January 1, officers representing 25 county law enforcement agencies arrested 567 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Last year, 456 DUI arrests occurred during the same time period. Law enforcement officials will be conducting more Avoid DUI operations throughout the region during Super Bowl Sunday in February and then again for local St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in March. Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help law enforcement every day: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1 anytime you encounter an impaired driver.