The Chesterfield Missouri Police Department had its hands full between December 7 and 13, tackling a total of 1138 calls for service. In their efforts to maintain order and ensure community safety, an impressive number of 108 original reports were written, 140 citations were issued, alongside a softer touch of 145 warnings were issued. Marking their presence and vigilance, officers made 30 custodial arrests, according to a social media post from the Chesterfield PD.
With the holiday cheer often bringing with it a surge in libations, the Chesterfield PD was particularly focused on curtailing the dangerous cocktail of alcohol and driving. Officers were relentless in their pursuit of inebriated drivers, reminding the public through their posts that impaired driving would not be tolerated. “Make smart decisions and do not drive drunk. If our Officers catch you driving impaired this holiday season (or any season), yule be arrested,” the department warned with a touch of seasonal wordplay.
One incident involved a close call where an officer noticed a vehicle nearly causing an accident, which led to the discovery of a driver with a partially consumed bottle of whiskey. The social media post detailed, "The Officer arrested the driver. During a search incident to arrest, the Officer discovered a partially consumed bottle of whiskey in the suspect’s pocket. This explains why she could barley stay on the roadway." This particular case underscores the department's commitment to preventing alcohol-related accidents.
Another driver, while causing a disturbance in the parking lot, was approached by an officer who smelled alcohol and spotted pills. "The Officer immediately detected the odor of alcohol coming from the suspect and saw pills in plain view," noted the Chesterfield PD's post. After a comprehensive investigation, the driver was arrested for Driving While Impaired by a combination of substances, and the suspect's admission to drinking before taking the wheel was noted without specifying the brand, suggesting driving under the influence is a serious issue the department is addressing head-on.
Chesterfield officers stepped in after a driver failed to stay in their lane, leading to an arrest when a breathalyzer test showed a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.158%. In a lighthearted social media post, the department joked, “Hopefully, the suspect is not “claus”trophobic,” but emphasized that the holiday humor does not lessen the serious consequences of drunk driving. The Chesterfield Police Department’s weekly summary underscores the dangers of impaired driving and highlights law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to keep the public safe throughout the holiday season and beyond.
