Results of DUI patrols listed

The North Central Pa. Regional Sobriety Checkpoint DUI Taskforce and Expanded DUI/Underage Drinking Enforcement Program has released the following statistics from a roving DUI patrol held Dec. 30 in Schuylkill County.

A total of 34 vehicles were contacted and detained. One motorist was tested, but not arrested. Officers issued six traffic citations, made two criminal arrests and issued 28 warnings. Officers from four county law enforcement departments participated in the patrol.

Roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints will also be conducted through Jan. 10 on state routes 61, 183, 901, 209, 309, 443, 895, 125, 25, 924 and 54.

Travelers are reminded to dial 911 if they suspect a drunk driver.

To report underage drinking, call 1-888-UNDER21.

The sobriety checkpoints and Roving DUI patrols are funded through the state Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).