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State Police To Increase Patrols Over July 4 Weekend

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police will be increasing patrols throughout the Independence Day weekend, officials said. 

State Police will be stepping up patrols over the holiday weekend.

State Police will be stepping up patrols over the holiday weekend.

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Last year, the New York State Police issued more than 10,200 vehicle and traffic tickets during the 4th of July weekend. Troopers arrested more than 180 people for DWI and responded to more than 650 accidents, two of which resulted in fatalities, according to New York State Police. During the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be targeting the illegal sale of alcohol to minors, police said.

"The Fourth of July is known for its fun and fireworks, but New Yorkers should also remember it can also be fatal if they don’t make the right decision," State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico said in a statement. "Our Troopers will be out to identify and arrest any motorist who is driving drunk or impaired. Be safe this holiday weekend, allow plenty of time to travel, put down your cell phones and don’t get behind the wheel if you have been drinking."

Law enforcement will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel, officials said.

During the campaign, Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles as part of the operation, police said.

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