AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department (APD) released data from its end-of-the-year DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative.
The initiative was in effect from Dec. 12 through Jan. 1. According to APD, 128 driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrests were made during that timeframe.
Of the 128, APD said there were also several enhanced charges, including:
- 29 with a blood alcohol content over .15
- 7 DWI second-degree felony
- 9 DWI third-degree felony
- 1 with a child passenger
“This initiative is an effort to enforce DWI laws, keep the public safe by encouraging drivers to make responsible decisions, and to apply for blood search warrants on suspects arrested for DWI who refuse to provide a breath or blood specimen as required by law,” APD said…