Farmington Police participate in state traffic effort

The Farmington Police Department recently assisted law enforcement agencies across the state in a concentrated effort to lower alcohol-related driving offenses.

From May 3 to 31 the department placed extra emphasis on patrolling high traffic streets and intersections. While the goal was to take drunk drives off the road, the result ended up being a variety of offenses found.

The nearly month-long effort resulted in the following arrests or tickets and warnings:

• Possession of Marijuana (under 35 grams) – 2 arrests

• Possession Drug Paraphernalia  – 7 arrests

• Seat Belt violations – 10 tickets and one warning

• Failed to show proof of insurance – 22 tickets and three warnings

• Driving while revoked/suspended – 2 tickets

• Driving without valid drivers license – 5 tickets

• Other Non-hazardous violations – 12 tickets and 23 warnings

• Minor in possession alcohol beverage – 1 ticket

• Supplied alcohol beverage to a minor – 1 ticket

• Driving while intoxicated – 3 arrests

• Speeding – 17 tickets and 27 warnings

• Stop sign violation – 1 ticket and 5 warnings

• Failure to yield – 2 tickets and 1 warning

• Other hazardous violations – 5 tickets.