Petaluma police arrest six suspected DUI drivers on Thanksgiving Eve

Bay City News
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(BCN) — Petaluma officers arrested six motorists suspected of driving under the influence on Thanksgiving Eve, police said Thursday.

Patrol officers conducted more than 70 traffic stops from 4 p.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Thursday at downtown Petaluma that led to the arrests, police said.

Officers also issued 25 other infraction citations during the night, known as Blackout Wednesday due to the prevalence of buzzed driving.

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Motorists are reminded that those who are caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 to $20,000 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

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