State Patrol reports 1,300 Traffic Stops During We Fest, 8 DWI Arrests

Aug 9, 2022 | 9:51 AM

Photo via Becker County Sheriff’s Office

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KFGO) – The State Patrol made 1,351 traffic stops during We Fest and 8 arrests for drunken driving. Eight minors were cited for underage drinking. there were 6 arrests on outstanding warrants and five drug arrests.

Sgt. Jesse Grabow says there were 440 citations or warnings for speeding with four drivers going more than 100 mph. One driver was clocked at 106 in a 65 mph zone.

Grabow says troopers noticed that many concertgoers were using designated drivers, ride share services and buses. There were no serious injury or fatality-related crashes during the event at the Soo Pass Ranch south of Detroit Lakes.

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