The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says it arrested six drivers on DUI charges during a recent Joining Forces DUI prevention campaign.
From December 18, 2017 through January 2, 2018, the Sheriff’s Office joined the Reno and Sparks Police Departments and Nevada Highway Patrol for a campaign aimed at driving under the influence as part of ongoing efforts to reduce DUI and increase traffic safety.
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies made a total of 146 traffic stops.
The total number of arrests, citations and warnings by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies during this event is 194:
6 DUI arrests
7 outstanding fugitive arrests
3 felony arrests
24 speeding violations
5 cellphone use/distracted driving
18 motor vehicle registration violations
11 driver's license related violations
13 failure to show proof of insurance
10 vehicle equipment violations
4 running a red light
17 all other citations
76 warnings
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, distracted driving, seat belt, and speed and pedestrian safety.
(Washoe County Sheriff’s Office contributed to this report.)
