Roseville Police Net 34 in DWI Enforcement Campaign

Roseville police officers arrested 34 drunk and impaired motorists during a nationwide end-of-summer DWI enforcement effort, Aug. 19 to  Laobr, Day,Sept. 5, the department is reporting this week.

Roseville was one of about 400 law enforcement agencies across Minnesota that participated in the state’s effort conducted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety, Roseville police said.

“Every motorist needs to make roads safer by planning for a sober ride to avoid the dangers of driving impaired,” Roseville police office Jesse Lowther said in a statement. “A big part in making progress is for everyone to truly understand the very bad consequences of a DWI, including the embarrassment, costs, potential job loss and more.”

On average in Minnesota, 30,000 motorists are arrested for DWI each year — 2,946 motorists were arrested in Ramsey County in 2010. From 2008 to 2010, Minnesota had an average of 145 alcohol-related deaths and 300 alcohol-related serious injuries. In Ramsey County during this period, there were 18 alcohol-related deaths, Roseville Police said. 

A DWI offense can result in loss of your license for up to a year, thousands of dollars in costs and possible jail time.