RI State Police honor patrol leads to 10 arrests for impaired driving
“I’m proud of the work our Troopers do every day to keep our roadways safe and especially appreciative of their efforts to apprehend motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We’re sending a clear message that impaired driving will not be tolerated."
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island State Police announced the arrest of ten impaired drivers on Wednesday night.
Rhode Island State Police had additional troopers on duty Wednesday night as part of an honor patrol to remember fallen Swansea Lieutenant Robert Cabral. Cabral was killed by a drunk driver on November 5, 2005.
As a member of the Swansea Police Department for over 26 years, State Police say he prided himself on guiding people towards good choices. Cabral was known as “Officer Bob” and coached soccer and Little League, while also volunteering for the D.A.R.E program.
Cabral died at 52-years-old, and left behind two children, Mitchell and Alec.
In a release, Rhode Island State Police said they arrested ten people for driving while impaired on Wednesday night.
“Last night we had extra Troopers working in the memory of victims of drunk driving, particularly Lieutenant Cabral,” said Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety.
He continued, “I’m proud of the work our Troopers do every day to keep our roadways safe and especially appreciative of their efforts to apprehend motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We’re sending a clear message that impaired driving will not be tolerated.”
State Police said there are over 30 “victim honor patrols” happening in the state until January 1, 2021 in conjunction with the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
The purpose of the campaign is to prevent drunk driving while honoring those who have been killed or injured by a drunk driver.
