Crime & Safety

More DUI Arrests, Increased Enforcement in Solano County

First 48 hours of Memorial Day Weekend results in 16 DUI arrests in Solano County

By Bay City News Service

The first two days of increased Memorial Day Weekend DUI enforcement in Solano County has resulted in an increase of arrests compared to last year, police officials said.

There have been 16 DUI arrests in the first 48 hours of the "Avoid the Solano 10" campaign compared to 7 arrests in the same time period in 2010, Vallejo police officials said.

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The campaign began Friday just after midnight and will continue through midnight Monday, officials said.

Extra DUI Saturation Patrols will be dispersed throughout Solano County, adding to campaign efforts of police, sheriff and California Highway Patrol officials.

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Police urge motorists to report drunk drivers by calling 911 during the holiday weekend.


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