SACRAMENTO, CA - The first two days of the holiday weekend on the roads have gone much like California law enforcement expected -- if not worse.
The California Highway Patrol says there were 271 DUI arrests on Wednesday and Thursday nights, up from the 237 during the same period last year.
Knowing there would likely be more people in the mood for parties Friday night, Sacramento Police launched a DUI saturation patrol throughout the city.
An extra 15 police units more than usual were on the streets Friday, focusing heavily on the downtown and midtown areas.
Police were fully expecting a busy night.
"I don't understand it," said Sacramento police Sgt. David Hargadon. "I don't know why the number of arrests go up (during the holidays), but they do. That's part of our campaign is to get people educated and get them to make wise decisions."
Friday's patrol started at 9 p.m., and was scheduled to last until at least 1 a.m. As of 10:30, at least two arrests for DUI were made.
Sacramento PD said they'll carry out the same patrol Saturday night.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Sacramento Police Chase Suspected DUI Driver; Pursuit Ends in Crash
SACRAMENTO, CA - A woman was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, leading police on a pursuit and crashing into another car after running a red light Saturday night.
The collision happened at the intersection of Mack Road and Stockton Boulevard. A woman and a 10-year-old boy were inside the car that was hit. Police said they were T-boned by the suspected DUI driver while they were driving north on Stockton Boulevard.
Mia Holmes, 41, resisted police when they attempted to detain her, according to Sgt. Norm Leong of the Sacramento Police. Holmes had an 8-year-old boy in the car with her, though he is not her son. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, said Leong.
The major intersection was closed for about an hour while the scene was investigated.
"Tonight is unfortunately going to represent another five, six people being arrested for drunk driving, with a potential of one person being injured probably this weekend," said Sacramento police Sgt. David Hargadon. "And this whole thing is preventable."
With holiday parties in full swing, he said it's important to not have even one drink if you suspect you'll be driving during the evening.
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The collision happened at the intersection of Mack Road and Stockton Boulevard. A woman and a 10-year-old boy were inside the car that was hit. Police said they were T-boned by the suspected DUI driver while they were driving north on Stockton Boulevard.
Mia Holmes, 41, resisted police when they attempted to detain her, according to Sgt. Norm Leong of the Sacramento Police. Holmes had an 8-year-old boy in the car with her, though he is not her son. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, said Leong.
The major intersection was closed for about an hour while the scene was investigated.
"Tonight is unfortunately going to represent another five, six people being arrested for drunk driving, with a potential of one person being injured probably this weekend," said Sacramento police Sgt. David Hargadon. "And this whole thing is preventable."
With holiday parties in full swing, he said it's important to not have even one drink if you suspect you'll be driving during the evening.
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