Decatur County cops to boost patrols to curb drunk driving

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Police are increasing patrols in an effort to curb drunk driving in Decatur County. 

Multiple departments are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to increase patrols and conduct sobriety checkpoints between August 16 and August 30.

The departments are St. Paul Police, New Point Police and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office. 

“Our top priority is keeping our roads and our community safe,” said Sheriff Bill Meyerrose. “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect the community and put an end to this dangerous behavior.”

In 2024, nearly 14 percent of fatal traffic accidents involved alcohol and 35 percent involved drug impairment, police added. 

Drivers are encouraged to make transportation plans before consuming alcohol.