News (Media Awareness Project) - US SD: Fewer Drug Arrests at Rally |
| Title: | US SD: Fewer Drug Arrests at Rally |
| Published On: | 2002-08-12 |
| Source: | Aberdeen American News (SD) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-22 20:34:25 |
FEWER DRUG ARRESTS AT RALLY
Drug arrests and vehicle seizures were down at this year's motorcycle rally
in Sturgis.
The Highway Patrol reported 179 misdemeanor drug arrests and 32 felony drug
arrests during the weeklong event. That compares with 307 misdemeanor and
felony arrests last year and 363 two years ago.
Drunken driving arrests increased by about 40 over last year, but the total
- - 154 - was similar to two years ago.
A dozen vehicles were seized for drug violations and one because of an
altered serial number, the patrol said.
In all, authorities issued 977 citations and 1,794 warnings.
Drug arrests and vehicle seizures were down at this year's motorcycle rally
in Sturgis.
The Highway Patrol reported 179 misdemeanor drug arrests and 32 felony drug
arrests during the weeklong event. That compares with 307 misdemeanor and
felony arrests last year and 363 two years ago.
Drunken driving arrests increased by about 40 over last year, but the total
- - 154 - was similar to two years ago.
A dozen vehicles were seized for drug violations and one because of an
altered serial number, the patrol said.
In all, authorities issued 977 citations and 1,794 warnings.
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