Statistics from 9.25.09 Checking Station at Poole Road and Barwell Road
9/26/2009
For Immediate Release
September 26, 2009
The Wake County Sheriff's Office's STOP Team (Sheriff's Traffic Observation Patrol) and the Wake County Traffic Safety Task Force conducted a DWI Checking Station Friday night, September 25, 2009, at the intersection of Poole Road and Barwell Road. Assisted by five other law enforcement agencies from the Safety Task Force, the STOP Team charged 89 people with various violations including DWI, various drug charges and motor vehicle infractions. Listed below are the charges:
| DWI (over 21yrs.) |
6 |
| Provisional DWI (under 21) |
2 |
| Revoked License: |
13 |
| NOL (No Operator's License): |
31 |
| Exp. Registration: |
11 |
| Fail Carry Drivers License: |
1 |
| Fictitious Registration: |
1 |
| Open Container: |
3 |
| Carrying Conceal Weapons: |
1 |
| Simple Poss. Marijuana: |
2 |
| Drug Para: |
1 |
| Child Restraint: |
3 |
| No Insurance: |
1 |
| Inspection Violation: |
1 |
| Careless and Reckless Driving: |
1 |
| Wanted Person Apprehended: |
7 |
| Felony Elude Arrest: |
1 |
| Alcohol Viol.: |
2 |
| Assault With A Deadly Weapon: |
1 |
Over 30 officers worked the Checking Station. The Wake County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following Task Force agencies for assisting with last night's Checking Station: Garner PD, Holly Springs PD, Zebulon PD, Knightdale PD, and Wendell PD.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office is a member of the Wake County Traffic Safety Task Force. This Task Force is comprised of representatives from the majority of the law enforcement agencies located in Wake County. The purpose of the task force is to afford agencies the opportunity to participate in campaigns, throughout the year, that focus on improving traffic safety in the county. These efforts concentrate on DWI enforcement, speed enforcement, seat belt enforcement, and other traffic safety initiatives.
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Phyllis A. Stephens
Public Information Director
Wake County Sheriff's Office
919.856.6941 (O)
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