Thousands Busted In Holiday Weekend Crackdown
DETROIT (WWJ) - The July 4th Michigan State Police Crackdown numbers are in and more than 6,000 across the Great Lake State were cited during traffic stops.
Of that number, police say more than 200 were caught drunk driving. In addition, nearly 50 were arrested for drug related offenses.
Nine people were killed in nine separate crashes during this year's holiday weekend with four of the crashes involving alcohol.
In addition, police said grant-funded patrols resulted in the apprehension of 116 fugitives and 19 felony arrests. More than 160 seat belt and child seat violation tickets, 676 speeding tickets and 950 other traffic violation citations were also written.
A second "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" drunk driving crackdown is planned for August 19 and through the Labor Day Weekend.
