Tyler Police DWI No Refusal Results
Posted/updated on: January 4, 2011 at 2:33 am
TYLER — The Tyler Police Department released the results of the “No Refusal DWI Campaign” December 30th through January 2nd, 2011. Authorities say total DWI arrests for the campaign for all agencies were 12. DPS had 7 DWI arrests and Tyler PD had 5 DWI arrests. Total number of refusals for breath/blood specimens was 3. DPS had 2 refusals and Tyler PD had 1 refusal. Officials say, compared to last year’s total number of arrests, 15, this year saw a decrease of 20% in the number of DWI arrests.
Authorities say Lindale PD had a fatality accident during the campaign, on January 1st. It was believed to be alcohol related, but resulted in the death of the suspect; blood results are pending.
