Crime & Safety

FCPD Steps Up Enforcement on Alcohol Violations

Fairfax Count Police is targeting alcohol violations this month

With holiday parties underway, authorities are stepping up efforts this month with extra DWI patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and underage alcohol stings.

“Drunk driving continues to pose a threat to all who drive our roadways,” said Captain Susan Culin, commander of the Fairfax County Traffic Division.

  • According to a press release, in December 2010, Fairfax County Police made 371 DWI arrests.
  • FCPD also cited 246 people under age 21 with driving after illegally consuming alcohol in 2010.
  • In 2010, out of 10,471 crashes, 730 of them involved alcohol.

For more information on prevention efforts targeting youth, check http://www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org/

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