Police beef up patrols to prevent New Year's DUIs
Posted: Jan 1, 2014 10:54 AM EDT | Updated: Nov 5, 2014 6:04 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- In preparation for the New Year's celebrations, police departments in St. Joseph County formed a DUI task force to combat drunk drivers.
Mishawaka Police Lieutenant Tim Williams says they arrested one person for drinking and driving.
He says it happened around 2 a.m. on Lincolnway East in South Bend.
There were no DUI arrests made in St. Joseph County during last year's New Year's celebration.
Kosciusko County deputies say they also booked 2 people for driving while under the influence.
Berrien County authorities say they've made 5 DUI arrests so far in 2014.