August 5, 2022 4:10 a.m.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will conduct enhanced DUII patrols during the DuneFest event in Winchester Bay, happening through Sunday.

Lieutenant Brad O’Dell said utilizing grant dollars administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation, deputies will perform enhanced DUII patrols on the sand and on roadways around the event.

O’Dell said, “These grant dollars allow for safer roadways and recreation areas”. O’Dell said “Whether you are driving impaired on pavement, the sand, or other location open to the public in Douglas County, you will be arrested. Impaired driving is never acceptable”.

A release said deputies will specifically be patrolling to find impaired operators, including those on ATV’s. DCSO encourages those enjoying DuneFest to do so responsibly.