Clewiston DUI Arrests High Say Chief

31 Arrests Made, 60 Traffic Citations Written In Clewiston
CLEWISTON, FL. -- Clewiston Police Chief Don Gutshall reports that as has been the case for a number of weeks, "we continue to have high numbers of arrests for DUI, suspended Driver’s License, and minor drug possession. On a positive note, it has been another burglary free week."

He says the city does have a recurring problem with four-wheelers on Okeechobee Boulevard during the overnight hours saying "The noise is highly disruptive to the neighborhood, and we are concerned for the rider’s safety as well. We have not yet been able to corral them, but are working on a 'posse' plan."

A brief synopsis of the week’s police activity:

934 Commercial / Residential Security Checks
514 Complaints Investigated
31 Arrests Made
60 Traffic Citations
1 City Ordinance Violation Issued
47 Red Light Violations
78 Merchant Escorts Provided
16 Alarms Responded To
2 Traffic Accidents Investigated