Eden Prairie Police Officer Chad Streiff received a personalized hockey stick earlier this month for achieving a “Hat Trick” — three DWI arrests during a single shift — the city announced Nov. 26.
Streiff earned the recognition for his Sept. 5-6 shift, when he made three separate DWI arrests while patrolling Eden Prairie and nearby highways. The award was presented by Bill Hammes, law enforcement liaison with the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety.
According to the city, Streiff’s first arrest came around 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5. After completing a traffic stop, he saw a vehicle pass closely in the nearest lane despite open lanes nearby, then accelerate to about 105 mph on Highway 169. He stopped the vehicle and noticed the driver attempting to conceal items later identified as three rifles. The driver’s preliminary breath test registered .189, and he was arrested on DWI and speeding-related charges…