Operation ‘Remember the Fallen' leads to 29 DUI arrests over Memorial Day weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced that 29 people were arrested over the weekend in a driving under the influence operation called 'Remember the Fallen.'
The sheriff's office said it worked with the Tampa Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol and Temple Terrace Police Department to conduct the operation from Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26.
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During the four-day operation, deputies and officers increased DUI enforcement across Hillsborough County. They said they focused on 'deterring reckless behavior and preventing avoidable tragedies on the road.'
'Impaired driving is one of the most preventable threats to public safety,' said Sheriff Chad Chronister. 'When someone chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs, they're not just breaking the law — they're gambling with people's lives. Our deputies and law enforcement partners were out in full force because we take that threat seriously. We will continue to do everything we can to hold dangerous drivers accountable and protect the innocent people who share the road with them.'
Here are the operation's results, according to the sheriff's office:
Traffic Stops – 355
Traffic Citations – 51
DUI Arrests – 29
Warnings – 295
Other Arrests – 3
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