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The Reno Police Department recently conducted a D.U.I saturation patrol in an effort to make roadways safer.

Seven officers worked throughout the afternoon and night of Saturday, April 9 2022 and were solely responsible for locating impaired drivers. 

During the course of this event, officers made 44 stops for suspected impaired driving. During those investigations  9 people were arrested for driving under the influence and one arrest for a misdemeanor warrant.

The Reno Police Department would like to remind the public to always have a sober driver and never get behind the wheel if you are impaired.

This DUI saturation event was funded by the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety/ Office of Traffic Safety. 

(Reno Police assisted in this story.)