Happy Thanksgiving! Nobody expects to be arrested today, but the fact of the matter is that hundreds of Minnesotans will end up in handcuffs by night’s end. Being arrested on Thanksgiving is only slightly different than being arrested on any other day of the week, but there are a couple extra things you’ll want to […]
409 Minnesotans Arrested During Thanksgiving DWI Crackdown
Despite our warning that police would be out in full force over the Thanksgiving holiday, law enforcement noted that 409 drivers were arrested and charged with DWI over the Thanksgiving holiday stretch. As we mentioned last week, law enforcement officials are currently adding extra DWI patrols to keep the roads safe. The year-end crackdown began […]
Don’t Spend Thanksgiving In Jail – Call (952) 224-2277
Tonight is the night before Thanksgiving, but in some circles, Thanksgiving Eve goes by a different moniker – Blackout Wednesday. A lot of people are heading back to their hometowns for the holiday and will have some free time tonight before gorging on turkey tomorrow. Oftentimes they catch up with friends and family over drinks, […]
Extra DUI Patrols Expected Through The Thanksgiving Weekend
As we’ve highlighted on the blog in the past, Thanksgiving and the days that surround the holiday are some of the most dangerous days on Minnesota roads. There’s “Blackout Wednesday,” extra road traffic on Thanksgiving, and then there’s the potential for poor decisions regarding alcohol as many people have long weekends because of the holiday. […]
DUI Arrests Up From Last Year During Thanksgiving Weekend
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there were 143 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated between midnight and 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
