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| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3699 | 2012-03-24 | Troop D | Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish results in three DWI arrests |
News Release – Troop D March 24, 2012 Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish results in three DWI arrests Lake Charles, LA – Last night troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop D, with assistance from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office, and Lake Charles City Police, conducted a DWI checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 east of Interstate Highway 210 in Calcasieu Parish. A total of 178 vehicles were screened resulting in 3 DWI arrests. In addition to the DWI arrests, 4 citations were issued for driving under suspension, and 1 was issued for no driver’s license. Last year, Troop D investigated 18 fatal crashes resulting in 20 fatalities. Of those 20 fatalities, 10 (50%) were killed by impaired drivers (alcohol and/or drugs). To report impaired drivers, motorists are encouraged to dial *LSP (*577) from their cellular phone or to contact their local law enforcement agency. Support for this DWI checkpoint was provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Contact Information Sgt. James Anderson Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Unit Office: (337) 491-2932 james.anderson@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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