Pearsall Police Chief reports increase in DWI arrests

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Despite a decrease in narcotics seizures during July, Pearsall Police Chief Daniel Flores is reporting an uptick in driving while intoxicated arrests since January.
It was during his monthly report, the police chief noted since January his officers have arrested 33 individuals for driving while intoxicated (DWI), a number he credits to proactive policing.
“For narcotics there is not a whole lot going on,” Flores told councilors during a Tuesday, August 12 meeting. “My officers have been very consistent with traffic enforcement. I believe it has helped a lot; I have to give them credit. I believe we are in the thirties, for the year, for DWIs.”
Flores noted the paperwork that follows a DWI arrest is lengthy; however, his officers are not shying away from the task.
“It is a big jump from the past,” the police chief said of the increase in DWI arrests. “I have officers who are willing to put in the work and make these stops. It is a process; it involves a lot of paperwork.”
According to the police chief’s monthly report, during the month of July the department made 50 arrests, handled 76 offenses, issued 190 citations, and handed out 677 warnings.
Furthermore, officers successfully removed five grams of marijuana, a gram of methamphetamine, four THC vapes, and one gram of heroin from the community.
Flores said the criminal investigation unit submitted ten new cases for prosecution; nine of those were drug-related.
“We have twelve cases ready to submit for felony [charges],” the police chief said.
The animal control officer impounded 35 animals during July – 33 dogs, one cat, and one snake.
According to the police chief, of those 33 dogs impounded, 18 were adopted and one was returned to its owner.
Flores confirmed the department is currently short three police officers.