Sheriff plans increased patrols through Sept. 6

Wood County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting increased patrols starting Friday, Aug.28 through Tuesday, Sept. 6. The patrols are being by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office during the national blitz campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

The 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 seatbelt violations.

For more information about the Ohio traffic safety office and statewide efforts to improve safety and Ohio’s roadways, logon to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office website at: http://www.woodcountysheriff.comor Oregon Ohio traffic safety office at https://ohiohighwaysafetyoffice.ohio.gov/ .