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Deer Lodge police report: 72 traffic stops, eight DUIs and six compliance citations in month reviewed
Summary
A police officer told the Public Health and Safety Committee the department recorded 72 traffic stops (28 resulting in citations/reports), eight DUIs, and six compliance citations/warnings from undercover checks; the committee discussed referrals to Alcohol and Tobacco enforcement for repeat sellers.
A reporting officer briefed the Public Health and Safety Committee on recent public‑safety activity, providing monthly counts and problem areas for further attention.
The officer said the department handled 72 traffic stops during the reporting period, with 28 producing citations or reports. The report listed five traffic accidents and eight DUIs in the prior month; the officer said these DUIs are an area the department will continue to address.
Undercover compliance monitoring to detect under‑age alcohol sales produced six citations and warnings at multiple local establishments, including named locations in the report. Committee members asked whether liquor licenses or revocations should be pursued; the officer said tickets and findings would be forwarded to the state alcohol and tobacco authority when appropriate.
The officer also described code and animal‑control incidents: multiple thefts, a recent fire reported at a Milwaukee address, and a dog currently quarantined after a bite with no rabies vaccination documentation. Committee members raised questions about reporting thresholds and how follow‑up would occur.
Other items discussed briefly included child‑safety seat distribution and regional public‑health concerns such as tick bites and rabies awareness.
What happens next: committee members asked staff to follow up with the appropriate enforcement agencies on alcohol‑sales compliance and to provide any necessary documentation for liquor‑licensing decisions; no formal action was taken during the meeting.
