Slew of citations during WCSO enforcement campaign

Of those stopped by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office during the June “Joining Forces” event, two drivers were arrested on DUI charge, four on felony drug charges, and four on fugitive charges.

Other citations issued by deputies included:

99 speeding citations

38 cell phone/other distracted driving citations

21 citations for driver’s license related violations

26 motor vehicle registration citations

29 vehicle equipment citations

10 seat belt citations

4 child seat citations

28 citations for failure to show proof of insurance

32 citations for drivers failing to yield the right of way

30 citations for running a red light.

Additional citations and written warnings totaled 96. The sheriff’s office joined the Nevada Highway Patrol, Reno Police Department and Sparks Police Department for this event aimed at increasing intersection safety.