NHP: 36 arrested on suspicion of DUI during New Year’s Eve

Fri, Jan 1, 2021 (8:47 a.m.)

The Nevada Highway Patrol made 36 arrests on suspicion of DUI in the Las Vegas area during its New Year’s Eve patrol ending at 6 a.m. this morning.

Metro Police will announce its impaired driving stats later, but earlier reported its first fatal crash of 2021. The fatal driver was ejected in a single-car crash on Highway 163 near Laughlin, Metro posted on Twitter.

Metro earlier said the celebration in the resort corridor brought 26 arrests — nine felony offenses; 17 misdemeanors. Clark County said 11 revelers were transported to the hospital with minor medical issues.

In a Twitter post, the highway patrol also announced 17 arrests in the Reno area.

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