Petaluma police arrested five people for driving under the influence during a high-intensity 24-hour enforcement period over St. Patrick’s Day.
The Petaluma Argus-Courier reports the arrests included a woman on felony probation who allegedly sheared off her car’s oil pan after striking a city roundabout before being tracked down at a local cafe. Another driver was taken into custody after admitting to drinking behind the wheel during a traffic stop for an illegal U-turn. Officers also reported stopping one individual with a blood alcohol level more than double the legal limit.
The suspects, ranging from local residents to out-of-state visitors, were booked into Sonoma County jail as part of the holiday safety sweep…