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As part of state & national efforts to help keep roadways safe for all travelers, Middleton Police officers made three OWI arrests during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign between August 16 & Labor Day (September 2, 2019).

Officers spent 22 hours enforcing impaired driving & made 38 enforcement stops, issuing 20 warnings & 14 citations. While the focus of the initiative was to deter impaired driving, officers also issued citations & made arrests during traffic stops for the following:

 2 Speeding Violations
 4 Operating after Revocation or Suspension Violations
 1 Traffic Sign or Traffic Light Violations
 3 Drug Arrests
 2 Misdemeanor Arrests
 1 Warrant Arrest

The arrests were for Possession with Intent to Deliver MDMA, Possession of Heroin, Possession of GHB, Bail Jumping & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

"The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign lasted about two weeks, but our officers work throughout the year to help make our roadways & communities as safe as possible for everyone,” Sergeant Jessica Quamme said.