7 arrested for DUI during sobriety checkpoint
Published: November 27, 2009
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The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint on U.S. 360 eastbound at the Hanover/Henrico County line from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, to 3 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.
According to Capt. Michael J. Trice of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, 1,200 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with 95 being detained for further investigation.
Field sobriety tests were conducted on 21 drivers, resulting in seven DUI arrests.
Other arrests included possession of marijuana (three), possession of ecstasy, possession of a concealed weapon/gun (two), fail to yield to law enforcement, and a fugitive out of Mecklenburg County.
Theresa of Mechanicsville | Aug. 14, 2011, 02:10 AM
Cook is out and Hines is in, no change. Just as bad. They will allow you to break into a private home. The cheif county inspector will help you gain controll of a persons private account, so you can put your name on it and change that persons address. Now that person tries to make a police report. You are safe because “they” know you, no charges will be placed. How great is that! When this happens you know you live in Hanover Co.
Tom of Hanover, Va | May. 19, 2011, 01:44 AM
Anyone who lives here and tells the truth about how corrupt Hanover is will wind up just like Porter, This is why one must go online anonymously to tell the truth of how deputies harass, assault, vandalize and bring false charges, just to name a few. The tales of their attacks on vulnerable innocent citizens are piling up. Sheriff Cook and his robots will kill if the reasons are justified in their minds. They have ruined many lives. When will someone protect us from them.
Sam of Maryland | Jan. 18, 2011, 08:18 AM
Everyone knows that Hanover is as corrupt as they come. Yes, when people break the law, they should be reprimanded. When they don’t and the police and sheriff’s department stage a vendetta against vulnerable, innocent citizens, it is shameful. Evil (cops/authorities hiding their own agendas of power-hungry greed) triumphs when good men do nothing. Who will fight for your truth when there is no one else? Like what happened to the past commonwealth attorney, Porter. As long as they don’t mess with you, you bury your head in the sand. But one day they will. They have no respect for human life, including Uncle Tom’s. This does not refer to good honest cops who run an honest beat, but yet, these should do more to finger the corruption before they become known for it as well.
shelia mule of Wyndham, Henrico County Va. | Dec. 5, 2010, 12:25 PM
The Henrico County Police as well as the Hanover Police have ruined their own reputations by engaging in unprofessional, unethical hypocritical and cruel behavior. They have abused their power and do not deserve respect.
J.B. of Mechanicsville | Dec. 10, 2009, 01:34 AM
This traffic stop presented us with improved safety in the apprehension of potentially deadly drunk drivers. Is one life worth our taxpayer dollars? I’ll pay more to keep our quality of life safe. There was a fugitive returned to the justice system and illegal drugs were removed from our society. Thanks to all of our public servants who serve to keep our community safe.
Bob Enroughty of Highland springs Va. | Nov. 30, 2009, 10:12 PM
You people who hide behind HANOVER RESIDENT should be ashamed. Oh let me guess, You’r afraid if you use your name the hanover Gestpo will blow your front door down and get you. What a bunch of chicken S%#@ people you are. Colonel Cook, keep up the good work. Thanks Capt. trice.
Sheri of Mechanicsville | Nov. 30, 2009, 04:16 PM
It is so nice to be living within a county that cares and takes the law serious.
Thanks for making me feel safe on the roads everyone
mech resident of mech | Nov. 30, 2009, 12:18 PM
I had to comment about our officers putting their lives on the line…I have a brother on the Henrico force and they do put their life on the line everytime they put that badge on and get in their car. I will also say that you are right in part , some of the officers in hanover do throw their weight around , trying to be billie bad ass…But they do risk life every day…
Hanover of Hanover | Nov. 29, 2009, 11:51 PM
No, was not out on Wednesday night. And if you look at the numbers less than 1% of the people the Hanover Gestapo decided to stop were arrested for DUI. Based on the time spent, looks like a big waste of tax dollars. And Hanover Cops are rarely if ever in danger. Most of them take the job because they get off on the authoriy and carrying a weapon. Respect is earned not given just because you have a gun.