Police arrest 59 in Rhode Island for DUI over Labor Day weekend

Fifty-nine drivers in the Providence-Rhode Island were arrested for driving a car under the influence on the weekend. Rhode Island Police Chief Association.

“Unfortunately, 59 people made a dangerous choice to direct the deterioration during the weekend, taking their lives and others’ lives,” Woonsocet Police Chief Thomas F. Oates, “Unfortunately,” He said.

“I am proud of the efforts of the law enforcement in Rhode Island to hold these drivers responsible and keep our ways safe,” he said in a press release. He said. “Breakdown driving is not a small crime. We take it seriously, and everyone who goes behind the wheel.”

The Association said that 59 arrests represented the efforts of 38 municipal police departments and Rhode Island state police. The arrests were made between Friday, August 29th and on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Rhode Island State Police He reported that he made 21 of these arrests. The soldiers also investigated the 63 motor vehicle accident and said that he had published 377 quotes for various traffic violations.

How to compare the Labor Day to 4 July?

During the weekend of July 4, the association reported 57 arrests.

For the first time for driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, a possible imprisonment of up to one year and other possible penalties are suspended with a compulsory license of three to 18 months.

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