Another NH Holiday DWI Patrol Nets 4 Arrests

LAKES REGION, NH — Four drivers were arrested in another New Hampshire State Police "DWI Saturation Patrol" over the weekend. The patrol, paid for with federal money approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was held Saturday in the Lakes Region.

State Police Sgt. Andy Macaione said troopers stopped 80 vehicles and arrested three drivers for driving while intoxicated. A fourth driver was arrested for driving after suspension. Another driver was cited for marijuana possession.

These were the four individuals who were arrested:

• Zachary Chapman, 23, of Laconia, was charged with DWI.
• Timothy Lewis, age 51 of Epsom, was charged with DWI and an open container violation.
• David Duprey, 31, of Belmont, was charged with DWI.
• David Dufresne, 36, of Franklin, was charged with driving after suspension.

"The detection and apprehension of impaired drivers and enforcement of the Driving While Intoxicated statutes to be a top priority," State Police Col. Christopher Wagner said in a statement.

Another patrol Friday in the Manchester area netted four arrests.

Police said they will deploy more patrols through the holidays:

• NH Police Targeting Drunk, High Drivers Through Holidays

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