DUI arrests surge in 2025, traffic stops, drone use up

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 739

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The city’s police department increased patrols in 2025, boosting traffic stops by 35% and driving a 356% spike in DUI arrests, according to its annual report presented to the city council March 2.

Despite seven resignations in 2025, the department reported a net gain in personnel.

“A year ago, we were at 14 and this January, we are at 16,” Chief Thomas Olson said.

Department personnel completed 3,357 hours of training last year, with officers …

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