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Sheriff's office reports uptick in DUIs, expands patrols and staffing bids
Summary
A Washoe County sheriff's office representative reported a rise in DUIs and wrong‑way drivers, described targeted patrols at Golden Eagle Park and said patrol staffing is increasing with 73 deputies expected to bid upcoming shifts.
An officer identified as Whitmore representing the Washoe County Sheriff's Office briefed the Spanish Springs CAB on a local increase in DUI incidents and wrong‑way drivers and urged residents to report suspected impaired drivers with license plate information and direction of travel.
“We're seeing an uptick in wrong way drivers. ... When you see those headlights and they look like they're on the…
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