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Impaired Driving

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Dakota County Officials: Alcohol- and Drug-Related Accidents Typically Increase in December

December is designated National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, and Dakota County officials are warning drivers about the dangerous consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the Dakota County Sheriff's Office and the Dakota County Attorney's Office. Now that the holiday season is here Americans across the country will soon be involved in holiday activities and travel. For some however, the season won’t be free of disaster. That’s why Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom and Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows are joining highway safety organizations and law enforcement partners across the nation to remind people during December and throughout the year that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving and that drinking and driving don’t mix. December is designated National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness about the dangerous consequences…

Iam AnonEmous

10:28 pm on Sunday, February 3, 2013

Yep December sees ALL kinds... the links below reminds... Oh yeah and this guy IS a 25 year judge!!! Wonder how many times over those 25 years he did so and didn't smash up 5 parked cars... http://mendotaheights.patch.com/articles/dakota-county-judge-posts-bond-after-being-charged-with-christmas-eve-dwi-e20afd19 http://mendotaheights.patch.com/articles/south-metro-news-roundup-56626cd5   more ›

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