St. Lucie County deputies made 15 DUI arrests as part of a targeted enforcement effort to address impaired driving ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The arrests were made as deputies focused on removing impaired drivers from the roads during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The enforcement effort comes as hundreds of residents and visitors are expected to travel throughout St. Lucie County for holiday celebrations and gatherings. Law enforcement agencies across the Treasure Coast have increased patrols and checkpoints during the holiday weekend to prevent accidents and keep roads safe.