Mobilization results in 14 arrests for drunk driving in Bartholomew County

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office has announced the completion of the national and statewide 2016 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization campaign. During the annual 25-day enforcement period, authorities say that 69 tickets were written, while 14 arrests were made for driving while intoxicated within Bartholomew County.

“Driving sober is driving safe,” said Captain Brandon Slate. “Getting behind the wheel intoxicated is not worth a ticket, possible jail time, or your life. This campaign helps reinforce that message and we will continue to work hard until every driver across our state understands the risks of driving impaired.”

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is an annual enforcement effort supported by federal highway safety funding. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute distributes funding to more than 250 participating Indiana law enforcement agencies.