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Lane County, OR – Several impaired drivers were arrested across Lane County during New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Day, prompting renewed safety reminders from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office as residents head into 2026.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies made multiple DUI arrests between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning while responding to traffic complaints and crash reports in Veneta, Creswell, and Eugene. Officials noted the agency does not have dedicated DUI patrol funding but emphasized deputies remain proactive when impaired driving is observed…