RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Forty-nine people were arrested in a Nevada and California DUI blitz that was conducted in the evening of Saturday, Nov. 29, according to a Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) news release.
DUI blitz(Nevada Highway Patrol)
The second annual event is dedicated to NHP Sgt. Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix who were killed by a drunk driver in the line of duty on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Las Vegas.
“Their legacy lives on through the continued commitment of the men and women who serve our communities every day, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Facebook post said.
In their memory, the NHP partnered with Boulder City Police Department, Story County Sheriff’s Office, North Las Vegas Police Department, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Henderson Police Department, Clark County School District Police, WCSO, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol to remove drunk drivers from the roads, prevent future tragedies, and educate motorists about the law.
Together these law enforcement agencies made 818 traffic stops, issued 414 citations, arrested 49 people including 38 for driving under the influence.
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