DWI most common arrest on New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve celebrating kept local law enforcement busy overnight.

Between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday, 18 people were booked into the Douglas County Jail. The various charges included aggravated assault, criminal trespass, drug possession, battery, disorderly conduct, obstructing the legal process, and 10 cases of either driving while intoxicated or operating under the influence.

During the same time period for New Year’s Eve last year, 23 people were booked into the Douglas County Jail, compared to 13 people two years ago.