January 7, 2023  12:30 p.m.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of enhanced DUII patrols that were conducted during the holiday season.

Lieutenant Brad O’Dell said that utilizing grant dollars administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation, 3 deputies utilized a total of 25 hours of enhanced DUII patrol time on the roadways at various times during the enforcement period. O’Dell said during that time, deputies made 2 DUII arrests, 1 for DUII-alcohol and the other for DUII-drugs.

Deputies also issued 5 citations for driving while suspended, and 3 citations for other moving violations. A number of warnings were given including 13 for speeding, 2 for seat belt violations, 34 for equipment violations, and 10 for other moving violations. There was 1 non-DUII related felony arrest.

The patrols were conducted between December 15th and January 1st.