Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties

Holiday celebrations increase risks of DUI, death

By IAN MINIELLY

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WAKEFIELD - St. Patrick's Day provides many adults an excuse they do not need, to drink, followed by driving while intoxicated.

Michigan State Police statistics do not break down arrests by date, but other locations have truncated their data fields to specific days and holidays for better statistical consumption related to holiday arrests.

The MSP made four arrests locally of drivers suspected of being behind the wheel while intoxicated over the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

-A 50-year-old Ironwood male was arrested for operating while intoxicated...