drunk driving

Prom is supposed to be a night that is never forgotten but four Central teens will remember their prom for a different reason.

Shreveport Police will hold a safety checkpoint Friday, January 28, 2022, in East Shreveport.

They're not just looking for drunk drivers, by the way.

Nationally, about 1.9% of the people surveyed said they were guilty of getting behind the wheel when they've had too much - for Louisiana, that number is 2.5%.

Seeing the barricades and going through process is a stark reminder for the drunk and sober alike that Bossier's finest have zero tolerance for drivers who put others at risk

The officer's BAC was well over three times the legal limit.

The police in both Shreveport and Bossier will be out in full force this weekend.

With July 4th gas prices at their lowest in 12 years, more traffic than usual is expected on the nation's roadways this year.  With that comes the likelihood of more traffic fatalities.  The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that as many as 582 Americans will lose their lives on the road over the holiday, with another 66,000 injured...

The holidays are a time for celebration, but Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator warns revelers to party responsibly.

According to personal finance website WalletHub, drunk driving results in more than 1-million arrests, nearly 10,000 deaths and over $40-billion in economic damage each year.