Deputies of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office cited or warned 26 motorists in their search for impaired drivers during the one-day St. Patrick’s DUII/High Visibility Enforcement event on March 17.
No DUII drivers were contacted.
“Impaired drivers are out there, but it is also encouraging to encounter people who are complying with the laws and getting designated drivers,” said Sgt. Joshua Roberts.
Law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon participated in the nationwide event, in an effort to get more impaired drivers off the street, and save lives that would otherwise be lost.
This event was funded through a grant from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association. The next DUII/HVE grant event is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, May 27‐30.
