Denver, CO - "The Heat is On" this Halloween weekend across Colorado, with a ramped-up enforcement effort against alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 89 local law enforcement agencies will work overtime across the state in an effort to discourage potential drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel, and arresting those who do.
Halloween "Heat Is On" DUI increased enforcement begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and continues through 3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.1. Last year, 439 drivers were arrested for DUI during the same enforcement period.
"Halloween is a fun holiday, even for adults, but it's no excuse to forget your responsibility to designate a sober driver if you are celebrating with alcohol. In the past couple of years, we've seen DUI arrests and alcohol-related fatalities increase in the month of October," said Col. James Wolfinbarger, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. "We want to encourage people to plan ahead for a safe ride home and be on the lookout for kids who are out trick-or-treating. Don't trade your costume for a real jail jumpsuit by drinking and driving."
In 2009, October proved to be the deadliest month for DUI crashes, with 26 people killed. Last year, October was the fourth deadliest month with 17 people killed in alcohol-related traffic crashes, with one of those deaths occurring over Halloween weekend.
Halloween enforcement comes on the heels of the Fall Festival enforcement period that began Sept. 9 and ended Oct. 24. CSP and 59 local agencies arrested 1,649 people for DUI.
Tribute to Dijoun Quinn of Commerce City... There is now a $2500 reward posted by the Commerce City
A Shooting Claims the life of 18 year old Dijoun Quinn... COMMERCE CITY - The Commerce City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6500 block of Holly St. Officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area. When they arrived they found a male lying on the ground. It appears that an 18 year old male was walking southbound on Holly St when he was shot multiple times. The male was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries. Commerce City police identified the 18-year-old as Dijoun Quinn, a recent graduate of Adams City High School who had enlisted in the Army. Quinn's Grandfather says his grandson didn't have any enemies and was not in a gang. There is no suspect information available at this time, and investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Bryan VanderMeer at 303-289-3629 or the Commerce City Tip Line at 303-289-3626. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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