Halloween Booze It and Lose It
The New Hanover Sheriff’s Office S.A.F.E. unit conducted a DWI checkpoint last night on MLK and Kerr Ave. The checkpoint was a multi-agency effort which included WPD, CBPD and WBPD. 67 total charges were issued, 16 total arrest and 14 DWI’s. The Sheriff’s S.A.F.E. unit will continue to crack down on alcohol related incidences with the start of the Governors Highway Safety Program’s Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket!
67 total charges
16 total arrests
14 DWI
1 <21yoa DWI
7 Drug related
4 Open Container
13 seatbelt
9 No Operator License
7 Driving While License Revoked
6 Expired Registration
3 Inspection violations
1 Weapon Violation
1 Tint violation
1 City code violation
Agencies present:
NHSO (host)
Wilmington PD
Carolina Beach PD
Wrightsville Beach PD
NC State Ports Authority PD
Brunswick County SO
Columbus County SO
Whiteville PD
