Several arrests made for drunk driving in Woodland over the weekend

(FOX40.COM) — The Woodland Police Department made several arrests in connection with driving under the influence over the weekend.
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On Saturday night, the WPD said it participated in a state program, Office of Traffic Safety Summer Mobilization , by putting additional officers on DUI patrol. WPD said there was increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the Yolo County Fairgrounds so law enforcement was stationed there.

One notable arrest was of a driver who police said was swerving his vehicle on Gibson Road, “nearly striking the curb and driving in the bike lane.” The vehicle was pulled over before it reached an intersection where dozens of people were crossing Gibson Road, according to WPD.

The driver, a Woodland resident, under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content over two times the legal limit, according to WPD. He was arrested and booked at the Yolo County Jail and his vehicle was impounded.

“The Woodland Police Department takes DUI seriously,” officials said on social media.

In addition, WPD said it arrested four additional intoxicated drivers on Friday and Saturday night, including one person who has been arrested for DUI twice in two weeks.

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