Menifee police ask residents to “Be Safe and Sober” this St. Patrick’s Day
MENIFEE – If you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, remember to do so responsibly by having a plan to get home safely.This St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17, Menifee Police Department will have officers on patrol from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.“If drinking is part of your plans, plan on designating a sober driver and find a safe way home,” Chief Pat Walsh said. “Don’t make poor choices and allow yourself to mix alcohol or drugs with driving.”On St. Patrick’s Day 2019 in California, seven people were killed, and 116 others were injured in crashes caused by driving under the influence.Not only does driving under the influence put yourself and others on the road at risk, but it a