St. Patrick’s Day DUI Checkpoints Net 64 Alleged Drivers Under the Influence

March 19, 2012 - According to reports, 64 drivers were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

According to authorities a multiagency task force, operated from Friday, March 16th at 6:00 p.m. till March 18th at 6:00 a.m.

Authorities say that there were 64 people arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence by the task force that involved the California Highway Patrol, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and other police departments.

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department there were no reported fatal DUI crashes in Orange County.

Officials stated that they will conduct more DUI chieckpoints during Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day weekend.