On July 3, between the hours of 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., officers of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Driving While under the Influence Saturation Patrol in the Mechanicsville area. The purpose of saturation patrols is to locate and arrest drivers who choose to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two substances.
Deputies issued 11 citations and 11 warnings for speeding and one safety equipment repair order. Two drivers were administered Field sobriety tests but were found to be within the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will continue to conduct saturation patrol throughout the year. Please remember to drive safely, buckle up and if you are consuming alcoholic beverages, have a designated sober driver.