Sheriff’s Office Releases Results of Holiday DUII Enforcement Campaign
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported results of enhanced DUII patrols conducted Dec. 10 through Jan. 1. Deputies made two DUII arrests, issued four minor in possession citations, and logged multiple traffic warnings as part of a holiday safety enforcement effort.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of an enhanced DUII enforcement campaign conducted during the 2025 holiday season, aimed at reducing impaired driving on local roadways.
The enforcement period ran from December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, and was supported by grant funding administered through the Oregon Department of Transportation. During that time, three deputies logged a combined 19 hours of additional DUII patrols at various times and locations throughout Douglas County.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies made two DUII arrests and issued four Minor in Possession citations during the campaign. In addition to alcohol related enforcement, deputies took several other actions focused on overall traffic safety, including:
- 1 citation for Driving While Suspended
- 16 warnings for speeding
- 5 warnings for seat belt violations
- 21 warnings for other moving violations
- 2 warnings for distracted driving or cell phone use
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that impaired driving remains a significant safety concern statewide. Data from ODOT shows that prior to the COVID 19 pandemic, Oregon averaged 448 traffic deaths and 1,739 serious injury crashes per year. A June 2025 update revealed that from 2021 through 2023, the state recorded 1,789 traffic deaths and 9,517 serious injuries, representing increases of 33 percent and 82 percent, respectively.
Officials noted that in 2020 alone, an average of one person was killed every 45 minutes in a drunk driving related crash. These statistics are a key reason the Sheriff’s Office continues to partner with organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to raise awareness and conduct targeted enforcement.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reiterated its message to drivers that impaired driving is not only illegal, but deadly, and reminded the public of the national enforcement slogan: Drive sober or get pulled over.
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