Clay County, MO – The scariest part of Halloween in Clay County this year wasn’t the costumes or haunted houses—it was the number of impaired drivers on the road.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Bush of the Traffic Safety Unit arrested three impaired drivers between 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, and 4 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Two of the drivers taken into custody were teenagers, officials said.
The sheriff’s office shared the results on social media, noting that their team worked late into the night to keep roads safe during one of the most dangerous evenings for impaired driving.
“Our Traffic Safety Unit is dedicated to keeping our roadways safe on holidays and every day in between,” the post read.
Law enforcement agencies across Missouri increased patrols over the Halloween holiday, when incidents of drunk driving typically spike. Authorities urge drivers to plan ahead, designate a sober driver, and avoid getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol.
Residents are encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling local authorities to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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