(WNY News Now) – Mayville, N.Y. – Law enforcement agencies in Chautauqua County joined the New York State STOP-DWI End of Summer Campaign, resulting in 127 vehicle stops and multiple arrests.

Chautauqua County police agencies have participated in the New York State STOP-DWI End of Summer  High Visibility Engagement Campaign. The campaign began Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and continued  through Monday, September 2, 2024. This event is funded by a 2023-2024 grant from the Governor’s Traffic  Safety Committee and is part of a national High Visibility Engagement Campaign effort. In Chautauqua  County, the Chautauqua County Sheriff, municipal law enforcement agencies, and New York State Police  vigorously enforce laws related to driving while impaired. They work together to reduce the number of  impaired driving injuries and deaths, with special emphasis on driving while impaired by either alcohol or  drugs.  

The agencies participated in the state-wide High Visibility Engagement Campaign during End of Summer  resulted in a total of 127 vehicle stops, 124 Vehicle & Traffic tickets issued and 3 DWI Arrests. “Removing  intoxicated drivers from Chautauqua County roadways is one of our top priorities,” said Chautauqua County  Sheriff James B. Quattrone. “If you choose to drink, don’t drive. Impaired drivers not only put themselves  in danger, they threaten everyone who shares the road with them.”