PRESS RELEASE:  CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

On Friday July 31, 2015, in cooperation with the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO), a multi-jurisdictional DUI Enforcement checkpoint event was held in the Crossville, TN area. Fifteen agencies and 58 Police Officers and Sheriff’s Deputies gathered in Crossville for our largest DUI Enforcement effort to date.

Participating agencies included: Crossville PD, Cumberland County SO, Rhea County SO, Fentress County SO, Jamestown PD, Baxter PD, Charleston PD, Soddy Daisy PD, Calhoun PD, Dayton PD, Spring City PD, Spencer PD, Cookeville PD, and Putnam County SO. GHSO Law Enforcement Liaison, Cumberland Region, Fred Sherrill coordinated the agencies to conduct the checkpoints which checked an astounding 1,449 vehicles.  As a result, there were 48 vehicles detained for further inquiry, 3 persons arrested and 37 traffic citations issued with 1 additional warning. 

 With countless lives lost and affected by drunk driving and drunk driving related crashes every year, the efforts of these agencies and officers will help ensure safer road travels for everyone in the state. The Crossville Police Department would like to officially thank everyone who volunteered their valuable time and resources to help protect our streets and highways.

Any further questions can be referred to the Crossville Police Department at 931-484-7231.