Police arrest 15 for DUI

During the week of May 25-31, Hawaii Island police arrested 15 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents and one was younger than 21.

The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, six; South Hilo, three; Puna, Ka‘u and South Kohala, two each.

So far this year, there have been 356 DUI arrests compared to 478 during the same period last year, a decrease of 25.5%.

There have been 330 major accidents so far this year compared to 389 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.2%.

There have been nine official traffic fatalities so far this year, the same as at this time last year.

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.