Minden, NV – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is participating in the statewide Joining Forces campaign to combat impaired driving from June 5 to 21, 2025. Partnering with 30 Nevada law enforcement agencies, DCSO deputies will increase patrols to target drunk drivers, ensuring safer roads during this busy summer period.
Drunk driving remains a preventable tragedy. In 2022, Douglas County tragically lost Fallon Montanucci on Highway 395 to an alcohol-related crash. DCSO is committed to ensuring the safety of county residents.
Sheriff Dan Coverley stated, “Drunk driving has shattered lives in our community through reckless choices while being under the influence. My deputies are fully dedicated to this Joining Forces effort to remove impaired drivers from our roads. Make the smart choice: plan a sober ride, or face the consequences.”
The DSCO reminds residents to:
- Designate a sober driver or use ridesharing.
- Report impaired drivers to law enforcement by calling 911.
Funded by federal highway safety grants through the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, this campaign addresses the 1,062 alcohol-related crash deaths reported nationwide, according to December 2022 statistics. The DCSO responded to nearly 300 impaired incidents in 2024, many preventable. During this campaign, Deputies will focus on high-risk areas enforcing state DUI laws.
For more details, visit ots.nv.gov or contact DCSO.
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