Holiday Traffic Safety Effort Yields 56 Stops, 12 DUII Arrests Across Deschutes County - 01/16/26
Deschutes County, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its participation in the Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over campaign, which ran from December 10 – January 1 to help keep impaired drivers off our roads and ensure safer travel for everyone.
During the enforcement detail, deputies worked four six-hour shifts, resulting in:
- 56 traffic stops
- 11 citations issued
- 50 warnings given
- 1 warrant arrest
- 1 DUII arrest during the detail
- 12 Total DUII arrests agency-wide
While the primary goal of Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over is to prevent impaired driving, these efforts also allow deputies to engage with the community, share safety information, and remind drivers of the importance of making safe and responsible choices.
“We want our roads to be safe for everyone—not just during the holidays, but all year long,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “Driving sober saves lives, and we appreciate the community’s support in making safety a priority.”
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to plan ahead, use designated drivers or a rideshare service, and avoid driving impaired. It’s never worth taking the chance of harming yourself or others by getting behind the wheel when you’re impaired.
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