Louisiana State Police News V1
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| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3400 | 2011-06-30 | Troop D | DWI Checkpoint Scheduled for Fourth of July |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent NEWS RELEASE – TROOP D June 30, 2011 DWI Checkpoint Scheduled for Fourth of July In an effort to combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop D and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office plan to conduct a DWI checkpoint Monday, July 4, from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in Calcasieu Parish. Our mission will be to find and remove impaired drivers from the road before they can cause injury or death to themselves or others. Sixty-four percent of Louisiana fatalities during the July 4th weekend last year involved alcohol. Motorists are asked to wear their seatbelt, properly restrain children, and to designate a sober driver before heading out. Troopers would also like to remind drivers that impairment is not only caused by alcohol. If a driver is found to be under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance or certain over-the-counter medications, they can be arrested for DWI. To report impaired driving, motorists may dial *LSP (*577) from their cellular phone or contact their local law enforcement agency. | |||
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