Police Record 3 Arrests in DWI Enforcement Effort

Alexandria’s roaming DWI enforcement to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers on Halloween night yielded three arrests.

Vehicles observed committing traffic infractions between 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 and 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1., were stopped and drivers were checked to assure their abilities to drive had not been impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Forty-two vehicles were stopped during the initiative. Seven sobriety checks were conducted and three arrests were made for driving while intoxicated.

In addition, 19 summonses for miscellaneous traffic offenses and 25 traffic warning violations were issued. Two vehicles were impounded.

The maximum penalty in Virginia for the first conviction for driving under the influence is 12 months in jail, a $2,500 fine and a 12-month suspension of driving privileges. There are mandatory jail terms associated with these offenses depending upon the blood alcohol content of the driver.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles administrative fees may also apply.