During this past Spring Break, the Irving Police Department participated in a statewide Impaired Driving Mobilization grant along with TxDOT.
The grant is in conjunction with the State’s “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” campaign. The grant allows the Department to have additional officers on duty with the primary purpose of locating and arresting impaired drivers.
A total of 30 arrests were made for driving while intoxicated, and eight additional arrests were made for nonalcohol related charges. Eleven search warrants were written due to the suspect’s refusal to submit to a blood draw. Officers also issued 42 citations. The Grand Prairie Police Department also utilized the Department’s no refusal process and brought in 8 people suspected of driving while intoxicated for blood draws.
The Irving Police Department will continue to partner with TxDOT and local law enforcement agencies in an effort to make our roadways safe.
