Mon, Aug 7th, 2023 - 2:27pm
August 09, 2022 - 8:22am | By Kyle Cornell
(Detroit Lakes, MN) -- The Minnesota State Patrol says there were no serious injuries or fatal crashes in the Detroit Lakes District during WeFest last weekend.
Troopers made 1,351 traffic stops. Eight people were arrested for DWI, eight minors were caught consuming alcohol, five felony drug arrests were made and six people were arrested on warrants. Four drivers were clocked going over 100mph, 440 tickets and warnings were issued for speeding, and 73 tickets were given out for distracted driving.
In addition 109 tickets and warnings were issued for seatbelt/child restraint violations and 41 people were caught driver after revocation, suspension or cancellation.
Troopers say they did notice several concert-goers using designated drivers, ride share services, buses and more.
