PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Police Department's Traffic Section will have extra officers on patrol the evening of Friday, March 17, ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads. In 2020, more than 11,000 people in the U.S. died in drunk-driving crashes. Pasadena Police Department reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by not driving under the influence....
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Four Arrested for DUI During St. Patrick’s Day Saturation Patrol
PASADENA, Calif.—On Sunday, March 17, Pasadena Police Department conducted a citywide DUI saturation patrol. Specially trained officers were on the lookout for alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers. This was the third in a series of four planned DUI enforcement operations being conducted by Pasadena Police Department during the month of March. 111 vehicle enforcement stops were made throughout the operation. Four people were arrested on suspicion of DUI, two people were arrested for driving without being properly licensed, and one person...
Extra Officers on Patrol St. Patrick's Day
PASADENA, Calif.—On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions across the country, often culminating in parties where drinking is involved. Sadly, this leads to tragedies on our roadways because of drivers who choose to leave parties while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. This St. Patrick’s Day, Pasadena Police Department's Traffic Section will have extra officers on patrol, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence. According...