WCSO: 23 arrested on DWI charges in 'Operation Sober Up and Save Lives'

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The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Operation Sober Up and Save Lives, which was launched at the end of June and continued through mid-August, yielded 23 arrests.

This campaign was aimed at reducing the number of drivers who are under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol.

Those arrested were charged with driving while intoxicated and were taken to the Webb County Jail. This operation ran every Friday and Saturday during the past two months, said Sheriff Martin Cuellar.

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“I want to thank County Judge Tano Tijerina and the Commissioners Court for their full support in reallocating additional funds to help us deploy more deputies on overtime, thus providing public safety in strategic areas of our county," Cuellar said. "This is a perfect example of how things get done when we have strong support in the county.

"The main focus of this operation was to prevent accidents from happening. In addition, I also remind the public to never text and drive and to always be aware of your surroundings.”

Click through the gallery above to see the 23 people arrested as a result of the DWI crackdown in Webb County.