MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
The Hutchinson Police Department has released the results of its recent participation in the statewide “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.” enforcement campaign.
Over the course of 2.5 weeks, officers conducted overtime saturation patrols aimed at curbing impaired driving. According to HPD, the extra patrols resulted in 34 citations, 18 warnings, three warrants cleared, and contact with 51 individuals. Officers also made one DUI arrest during the campaign.
Police emphasized that impaired driving remains a personal choice — one that can carry serious consequences. “Impaired driving is a choice that YOU make. Make the right choice,” the department said in its release.
HPD also reminded motorists to always buckle up. “Your seat belt is your best defense against impaired drivers,” the release noted. “Every trip, every time.”
The campaign was part of a larger statewide effort to reduce impaired driving crashes and fatalities by increasing visibility and enforcement on Kansas roadways.