NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 9, 2026Hillsborough County
Texas Department of Public Safety and local agencies arrest 53 drivers for DWI in El Paso weekend enforcement operation
Photo: Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)
Law enforcement agencies in El Paso arrested 53 drivers for driving while intoxicated (DWI) during a coordinated enforcement operation from September 4 to September 6. The operation involved the Texas Department of Public Safety, the El Paso Police Department, and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
Drivers in El Paso faced increased law enforcement patrols and checkpoints aimed at identifying intoxicated motorists, resulting in 53 arrests and additional felony or warrant arrests over the weekend.
Key Facts
- A total of 53 drivers were arrested for DWI during a coordinated operation from September 4 to September 6 in El Paso County.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety accounted for 16 of the DWI arrests.
- The El Paso Police Department accounted for 19 of the DWI arrests.
- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office accounted for 18 of the DWI arrests.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety personnel reported four additional crimes and three warrant arrests during the enforcement period.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNoticias El Paso (KINT)“Publisher of the news article”locationEl Paso“Location of the enforcement operation”OrganizationDepartamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas“Conducted DWI enforcement and reported 16 arrests”OrganizationEntravision Communication Inc.“Copyright holder”OrganizationOficina del Alguacil del Condado de El Paso“Participated in enforcement and reported 18 arrests”OrganizationDepartamento de Policía de El Paso“Participated in enforcement and reported 19 arrests”