St. Lucie County deputies made 15 DUI arrests as part of a targeted enforcement effort to reduce impaired driving ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The arrests were part of an operation to keep roads safe during the holiday period when traffic and alcohol consumption typically increase.
The enforcement effort comes as hundreds of residents and visitors are expected to travel throughout St. Lucie County for Independence Day celebrations. Law enforcement agencies across the Treasure Coast have increased patrols and checkpoints during major holiday weekends to address impaired driving.