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Jim Wells County is cracking down on drunk driving this holiday season with extra patrols and a 'no-refusal' policy. If you get pulled over, expect a much faster process that includes mandatory blood draws if you're suspected of being under the influence.
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Unknown, but could involve funding for a new dedicated officer.
Residents living near illegal dump sites or areas with abandoned vehicles.
Property owners currently in violation of county codes.
The Sheriff clarified that his office follows county rules for nuisance abatement and is required by law to perform certain duties like inmate transport.
The commissioners are concerned that illegal dumping and abandoned vehicles are not being addressed effectively. They are considering taking enforcement duties away from the Sheriff's department to create a more proactive, dedicated team.
Jim Wells County law enforcement agencies launch holiday DWI crackdown with no-refusal period KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
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