PRESS RELEASE
February 15, 2016

12th Circuit LEN Conducts Traffic Safety Check Points

The 12th Circuit Law Enforcement Network conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, February 13, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 PM in Florence County. The checkpoint was located on S. Ron McNair Blvd. at Industrial Blvd.in Lake City, SC. The checkpoint resulted in the following charges:

Child Restraint Violation - 1
Open Container Violation - 1
Driving Under the Influence - 1
Driving Under Suspension - 3
ABC Violation - 2
Unlawful Turning - 1
Possession of Marijuana - 3
Weapons Violations - 1
Other Violations - 3

Two suspects were arrested during the operation.

The 12th Circuit Law Enforcement Network consists of all law enforcement agencies in Florence and Marion Counties, including state agencies and State Constables. 60 law enforcement officers participated in this operation.

The focus of the traffic safety checkpoints is the prevention of driving under the influence. For the fourth year in a row, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office is the host agency for LEN operations, which is sponsored through the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. Additional operations during the month of February are possible.

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Major Michael M. Nunn
General Counsel/P.I.O.