Fountain Inn police join DUI enforcement effort

"Fountain Inn police join DUI enforcement effort" - courtesy of GreenvilleOnline.com

FOUNTAIN INN -- The Police Department in this Golden Strip city will increase its efforts to stop motorists who are driving under the influence of alcohol and-or drugs through the holiday season.

“We are entrusted by the public to protect our citizens," Police Chief Keith Morton said. "We will do our part to minimize vehicle collisions and other criminal activity presented by intoxicated drivers."

Police will increase saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints through Jan. 1, according to a statement released by Travis Graham, a department traffic enforcement officer.

State law enforcement agencies and the Department of Public Safety have increased their DUI enforcement activities during this holiday season.