EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office joined together with other local law-enforcement agencies to crack down on DWIs and other offenses this past weekend.
During the operation, which was held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 17-19, 50 arrests were made, including 36 that were DWI-related, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force joined together with the Texas Department of Public Safety, El Paso Police Department, Horizon City Police Department, Socorro Police Department, Clint Police Department, El Paso County constables, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) during the operation.
“When you choose to drive under the influence, you put innocent lives at risk,” Sheriff Oscar Ugarte. “Thanks to the dedication of our deputies and our law enforcement partners, 36 impaired drivers were taken off the road. We remain committed to protecting our community and ensuring that those who endanger others are held accountable.”
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