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Colorado State Patrol on the prowl for Memorial Day drivers under the influence

An Arapahoe County Deputy Sheriff performs a roadside sobriety test on a man pulled over on the suspicion of drunk driving in this 2009 Denver Post file photo.
An Arapahoe County Deputy Sheriff performs a roadside sobriety test on a man pulled over on the suspicion of drunk driving in this 2009 Denver Post file photo.
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Authorities say they will be increasing patrols and saturating roads in Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties on Saturday night into Sunday seeking out impaired drivers for arrest.

The Colorado State Patrol says its troopers will be on the prowl from 9 p.m. on Saturday until 3 a.m. on Sunday.

“The effort is part of the year-long push to reduce injury and fatal crashes caused by (driving under the influence of alcohol) and (driving under the influence of drugs) drivers,” the state patrol said Friday in a news release. “With Memorial Day seen as the kick-off to summer, the message is timely.”

Jesse Paul: 303-954-1733, jpaul@denverpost.com or

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