As mentioned earlier this week on this blog, there were a record number of arrests for the 2009 year in Pennsylvania.
State troopers arrested as many as 16,900 people for driving under the influence in 2009. Monroe County and Pike County felt the bite. More notably, the Swiftwater barracks, which largely spans Monroe County, had the most noticeable increase in arrests, when compared to all other stations in Pennsylvania. The percentage increase was 75 percent, from 262 arrests in 2008 to a whopping 461 arrests in 2009.
It's probably worth mentioning that these numbers don't reflect the entire drunken driving and DUI arrests for the years in question. The numbers only reflect the arrests made by the Pennsylvania State Police. The Pennsylvania State Police are responsible for covering those areas which are not covered by local police.
Monroe County has a reputation for securing a high number of DUI arrests. There have been DUI checkpoints in those areas for the past two weeks as part of a statewide program to reduce drunk driving.
In a related story, Cumberland Township police conducted DUI checkpoints last weekend, resulting in eight arrests. Arrests included:
- One charge of underage drinking,
- Three arrests for driving under the influence of marijuana,
- Two charges of DUI and possession of an open container,
- One charge of driving under a suspended license,
- One non-alcohol related arrest.
It's highly likely that with prom season approaching, there may be heightened security on the roads. If you have been arrested by a State trooper or local police officer, contact a Pa DUI lawyer today to discuss your case.
Related Resources
- DUI Deaths Down in Pennsylvania (FindLaw's Philadelphia DUI Law Blog)
- What Do DUI Officers Look For? (FindLaw's Philadelphia DUI Law Blog)
- Find a PA DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
