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.
Reader Comments
I cannot believe they let that fool Trice be a Captain. Hanover must be scrapping the bottom of the garbage can. Another way for Sheriff Cook and he corrupt administration to justify their staff.
Hanover Citzen of mechanicsville
Nov. 27, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Captain Michael Trice is the finest Police office I have ever met. Hanover County is highly honored to have such an man.
Michael Reardon of Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Nov. 28, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Michael Trice is just a mouthpiece for Sheriff Cook. If the Sheriff says jump Trice ask when and how high? If he is a fine office Hanover is in big trouble.
Another Hanover Citizen of Hanover
Nov. 29, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations to the Hanover Police Department on a job well done. The people who I see pulled over on US 360 on a regular basis are either not from this area or just stupid because the Hanover Police are out there every day doing their job and putting their lives on the line. Either way, if you break the law you deserve what you get which is most likely what happened to the people who posted the negative comments.
Regina of Mechanicsville, VA
Nov. 29, 2009 at 09:56 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.
Hanover of Hanover
Nov. 29, 2009 at 11:51 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…
mech resident of mech
Nov. 30, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Thanks for making me feel safe on the roads everyone
Mechanicsville Resident of Mechanicsville - 301
Nov. 30, 2009 at 01:43 PM
It is so nice to be living within a county that cares and takes the law serious.
Sheri of Mechanicsville
Nov. 30, 2009 at 04:16 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.
Bob Enroughty of Highland springs Va.
Nov. 30, 2009 at 10:12 PM
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.
