MEDIA ADVISORY
MARCH 29, 2010 #10-012
1:00 P.M. HILDEBRANDT

Alexandria Police Roaming DWI Enforcement Results

Alexandria police conducted a roaming DWI enforcement effort to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers from 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 27, to 6:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 28.  Vehicles observed committing traffic infractions were stopped and drivers were checked to assure that their abilities to drive had not been impaired by alcohol or drugs.

During the checkpoint, six arrests were made for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).  Seventy-two summonses were issued for miscellaneous traffic offenses and fifty-six traffic violation warnings.

Eleven Alexandria officers participated in the checkpoint.

For further details, please call the Media Services Unit at 703.838.4636.