Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl has released his weekly report, urging residents to drive safely as schools reopen and the National Labor Day DWI Mobilization program begins.
Knoedl reminded drivers to stay alert in school zones and at bus stops, emphasizing the importance of putting phones away and watching for children.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign launched today and will continue through September 1. The program, coordinated by law enforcement agencies statewide, includes increased patrols and high-saturation enforcement efforts aimed at reducing impaired driving.
“I want to remind everyone to plan ahead if you know you’ll be out and drinking,” Knoedl said. “Secure a designated sober driver or call someone for a ride home. It doesn’t take much to be too impaired to drive. When a friend has been drinking, please be proactive and help your friend get a sober ride home.”
According to the Arkansas State Police, 511 traffic fatalities occurred nationwide during the 2023 Labor Day holiday, with 36% involving impaired drivers. Knoedl stressed that even one preventable fatality is too many.
The sheriff’s office also released the following arrest reports:
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Roger Doss, Hampton – Failure to Appear (FPD)
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Dalvin Lewis, El Dorado – Failure to Appear
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Monkiko Dumas, Camden – Possession of Schedule I/II Substance (Not Meth/Cocaine) with Purpose to Deliver ×3; DWI (Driving During License Suspension/Revocation); Failure to Appear
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Thomas Hampton, Hot Springs – DWI Drugs; Driving Left of Center
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Kelcey Letbetter, Fordyce – Parole Violation
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Jaramosca Simmons, El Dorado – Criminal Contempt; Failure to Appear
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Tommy Harris, Fordyce – Public Intoxication ×2; Open Container in Vehicle
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Keith Robinson, Fordyce – Revocation
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Ricky McClure, Camden – Possessing Instruments of Crime; Criminal Mischief; Damaging Utility Fixtures; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Theft $25,000+; Possession of Controlled Substance
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Brandy Stroud, Fordyce – Failure to Appear; Contempt (Failure to Pay)
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Christopher Walker, Fordyce – Driving Left of Center; DWI; Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test; Possession of Schedule I/II Substance; No Seatbelt; Reckless Driving
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Eddie Glosson, Little Rock – Failure to Appear
