HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – With Cinco de Mayo celebrations in full swing, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office ramped up its vigilance to safeguard the community against the dangers of impaired driving.
During overnight patrol efforts, HCSO conducted 47 traffic stops, which resulted in 8 citations and 41 warnings being issued to motorists.
Additionally, deputies arrested 18 individuals for driving under the influence. Among the startling statistics of the night were a recorded highest blood alcohol content (BAC) of .342 and a driver clocked at an alarming 109 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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“Drinking and driving is always avoidable and never acceptable,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “It’s deeply alarming to see people making such reckless choices, especially when the consequences can be so devastating. Our mission is to keep our roads safe for everyone, and we will continue to enforce the law to the fullest extent to prevent tragic outcomes.”
With ongoing vigilance and enforcement efforts, Sheriff Chad Chronister and HCSO aim to deter reckless behavior on the roads and promote responsible driving practices. The HCSO Public Affairs Office will provide an update with comprehensive numbers from this weekend’s efforts.
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