Austin Police Department issues 83 citations, makes eight arrests during DWI initiative
September 13, 2026
- What: Austin Police Department issued 83 citations and arrested eight people during a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative.
- Who: The operation was carried out by the Austin Police Department.
- Where: The initiative took place in Austin between Aug. 14 and Sept. 7.
- Why it matters: The effort targeted impaired driving and included a no refusal component to support DWI enforcement.
The Austin Police Department carried out a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative between Aug. 14 and Sept. 7. During the operation, officers issued 83 citations and arrested eight people.
The initiative combined traditional DWI enforcement with a no refusal component, aligning the effort with focused impaired driving enforcement. Officers worked specific enforcement activities during the three week period.
Austin Police Department reported the totals for citations and arrests tied to the initiative. No further details about locations, individual charges, or court outcomes were provided in the announcement.
The department described the initiative by name and provided the timeframe and enforcement results. Those figures reflect the activity logged by Austin police during the listed dates.
Sources
- Police department statement
- Local television news report