First mentioned in an October 27, 2009 OSP press release, Oregon State Police participated in a cooperative law enforcement effort this Halloween, “looking out for ‘scary’ drivers as part of the aggressive ‘Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.’ national campaign, October 25 – 31.” According to the release, “OSP troopers reported last year over the Halloween night the arrest of 15 DUII drivers. ”

According to local media the 2009 sweep doubled last years arrest results.

Compared to Halloween night 2008, troopers more than doubled the number of “Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants” arrests in the 12-hour period from 6 p.m., Oct. 31, to 6 a.m. Nov. 1.

This year, during the 12-hour period, state troopers reported 31 DUII arrests.  There were 15 DUII arrests in 2008.

State police units reporting more than two DUII arrests during the 12-hour period were:

• Springfield at 10 arrests
• Portland and Tualatin at six arrests
• The Dalles at four arrests
• Salem at three arrests
• Central Point at three arrests
• Albany at two arrests
• LaGrande at two arrests.

Contact Portland DUII lawyer Squire Bozorth today for assistance with drunk driving charges.

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