Sheriff's Office announces results of saturation patrols

Sarasota County deputies cited 15 drivers for driving under the influence during five says of saturation patrols in July, according to a Sheriff's Office news release.

Saturation patrols, which are conducted in lied of "DUI checkpoints," include patrol and traffic deputies targeting certain zones simultaneously to monitor driving . In July, the initiative also resulted in 174 other citations for traffic offenses.

Deputies will conduct saturation patrols Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31.

Contact Alex Mahadevan at [email protected].