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Source: http://lsp.org/news_detail.html?id=3712
| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3712 | 2012-10-27 | Troop D | Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish Results in Five DWI Arrests |
News Release – Troop D October 27, 2012 Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish Results in Five DWI Arrests Last night, Louisiana State Police Troop D with assistance from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lake Charles City Police conducted a DWI and seatbelt checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish. The checkpoint resulted in 5 DWI arrests including one juvenile. Law enforcement officers issued 36 citations at the checkpoint for a variety of offenses including failure to wear a seatbelt and open alcoholic beverage container. In addition, 2 people were arrested for outstanding warrants. 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). Motorists are asked to designate a sober driver before heading to any location where alcohol may be consumed. Troopers arrested over 1,200 impaired drivers in the Troop D area last year. Drive sober or get pulled over. 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. | |||
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