Sheriff’s Office to boost enforcement as part of national blitz

Grant funding from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office is allowing that the Wood County Sheriff’s Office to conduct increased patrolling Saturday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 31, Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn has announced.

The increased enforcement is part of the national blitz campaign “Drive Sober Get Pulled Over.”

Deputies will pay particular attention for violations, such as driving under the influence, failure to yield, and speeding; all of which are leading factors in fatal crashes. There will be zero tolerance for driving under the influence and seat belt violations.

For more information visit the  Wood County Sheriff’s Office website or the Ohio Traffic Safety Office website.