HOUSTON – Houston-area law enforcement agencies reported nearly 300 arrests for suspected drunk driving over the Labor Day weekend as deputies and officers increased patrols across Harris County.
In total, 297 motorists were charged with drunk-driving offenses during the three-day holiday weekend, according to law enforcement officials.
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported 65 arrests for impaired driving across Harris County.
Meanwhile, deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested 45 suspected impaired drivers during an increased DWI and traffic enforcement initiative.
The initiative put additional deputies on Precinct 4 roadways to identify impaired and dangerous drivers before they could cause serious or fatal crashes.
Deputies said they observed signs of intoxication and administered standardized field sobriety tests during their investigations.
Among those arrested by Precinct 4 deputies:
- Joshua Hinojosa was charged with driving while intoxicated with a child passenger under 15.
- Anthony Bosley, Jesus Vazquez, Elaina Steffey, Susan McLaren and Ken Stevenson were each charged with DWI, second offense.
- Franklin Lovoulloa was charged with DWI and assault on a peace officer.
- Maynor Barrera was charged with DWI and evading arrest.
“These 45 arrests represent 45 opportunities where a potentially devastating crash may have been prevented,” Herman said. “Our deputies worked throughout the Labor Day weekend to identify impaired drivers and get them off our roadways before someone was seriously injured or killed.”
Herman reminded drivers that impaired driving is preventable and encouraged anyone planning to drink to designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service or arrange for a safe ride home.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office also urged drivers to make a plan before drinking.
“If you plan on drinking, plan for a safe ride home,” the agency said.
