RACINE
COUNTY — This past Friday marked the beginning of the annual Drive
Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday campaign, and the Racine County
Sheriff's Office reported that 12 impaired drivers were arrested
throughout the county during the campaign's inaugural weekend.
Among
those arrested this weekend was a fourth offense felony OWI, the
Sheriff's Office reported.
During
the campaign, which continues through Jan. 1, law enforcement
agencies throughout Wisconsin, including the Sheriff's Office, patrol
in greater number for longer hours.
"We
know that historically, the holiday season can quickly turn tragic,
especially when someone makes the dangerous and irresponsible
decision to drive impaired," the Sheriff's Office said.
"Needless crashes devastate families and ruin holidays."
The
Sheriff's Office noted that not all of the impaired driving arrests
were for alcohol, but also for drugs. "We are facing the
challenges with drugged drivers — people whose ability to
safely operate a motor vehicle is compromised by illegal drugs,
prescription and over the counter medications," the Sheriff's
Office said.
One
of the 12 peopled arrested this weekend was suspected of using heroin
and was in possession of cocaine at the time of the stop.
"We
are committed to keeping our roadways safe by using deputies who are
trained in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, as well as
some deputies who are highly trained drug recognition experts,"
the Sheriff's Office said.
As
the holiday season approaches, the Racine County Sheriff's Office is
asking that drivers travel the roads safely and responsibly.
"Never
allow someone to drive impaired," the Sheriff's Office said. "If
you encounter a driver you suspect is impaired, safely call 911 and
provide as much detail as you can. Protect yourself and your
passengers by buckling up, watch your speed and eliminate
distractions.
From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/racine-co-sheriff-s-office-impaired-driving-arrests-made-over/article_56123697-722e-53f1-92ca-d12c2d3f8334.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
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