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Chattanooga Police Department reports 17 arrests during DUI enforcement initiative

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville.
The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville. The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville.

The Chattanooga Police Department arrested or cited 17 individuals who were caught driving under the influence on Thursday, in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies across Hamilton County, according to a news release.

The arrests and citations stem from a joint DUI enforcement initiative as part of the “Booze It and Lose It” campaign, according to the release.

Additional arrests and citations

Speeding – 68 (3 in excess of 100 mph, 1 of which was a DUI) Revoked or Suspended Driver’s License – 12 Texting while driving – 5 Due care – 7 Financial Responsibility – 15 Narcotics – 3 Possession of a Firearm – 1 (related to DUI arrest) Other moving and non-moving violations – 92