Police arrest 28 for DUI

During the week of Sept. 14-20, Hawaii Island police arrested 28 motorists for DUI. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Three were younger than 21.

The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, 10; South Hilo, nine; Puna, eight; and South Kohala, one.

So far this year, there have been 683 DUI arrests compared to 813 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.9%.

There have been 548 major accidents so far this year compared to 701 during the same period last year, a decrease of 21.8%.

To date, there have been 13 official traffic fatalities compared to 14for the same time last year, a decrease of 7.1%.

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island-wide.