The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested 54 individuals for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs in June alone. This alarming figure represents a significant enforcement effort targeting impaired driving in the county.
Of those arrested, 13 were involved in crashes, highlighting the dangerous consequences of driving while impaired. One individual faces a DUI manslaughter charge, accused of causing serious bodily injury to two victims.
According to deputies, two arrests involved drivers who had children in their vehicles, jeopardizing the safety of young passengers.
In addition, two individuals arrested for DUI were found to be in the United States illegally and have been reported to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
It’s important to note that these arrests solely reflect PCSO enforcement actions and do not include DUI arrests made by city police departments or the Florida Highway Patrol within Polk County.
The PCSO urges residents to prioritize safety and report suspected impaired drivers immediately by calling 9-1-1.