SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As the country readies for Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists to employ lifesaving measures on the roadway. The final three-day weekend of the summer travel season is a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

In anticipation of the holiday, the CHP is preparing for its annual Labor Day Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP), which begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 29, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2. The Labor Day MEP also coincides with the ongoing national drunk driving enforcement crackdown, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” If your Labor Day celebration involves alcohol, ensure those plans also include a designated driver.

“While many people will spend the long weekend celebrating with their friends and family, the law enforcement community will be on patrol working to keep the highways hazard free,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Our main goal through this high-visibility enforcement effort is to prevent tragedies from occurring.”

Last year during the Labor Day MEP, 49 people were killed in collisions on California roadways, which was a 40 percent increase from the same period in 2012. Tragically, more than 70 percent of those killed in collisions within CHP jurisdiction were not wearing a seat belt.

“Help us make the holiday weekend safe for yourself and everyone by thinking about safety,” added Commissioner Farrow. “Buckle up, drive at a safe and legal speed, avoid distractions, and designate a driver.”

Last year, CHP officers made more than 1,200 arrests for driving under the influence. If you see a suspected drunk driver, call 9-1-1. Be prepared to assist the dispatcher by giving a description of the vehicle, the license plate number, location, and direction of travel. Before you call, be aware of your surroundings, especially streets, highways, directions, city or nearest town within which you are calling. That phone call may help save someone’s life.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California.

Posted by TSPN TV on Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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Nicole Davis has been located, safe and unharmed. 

On August 21, 2014 at approximately 0800 hours, the Amador County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an employee of a group home in Plymouth reporting that a resident was missing.    

The employee reported that Nicole Davis, a white female, 33 years of age, 5’3” tall, weighing approximately 180 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes was last seen the night before at 2100 hours at the group home.  Nicole is deemed “at risk” due to a developmental disability.

Amador County Sheriff’s Deputies responded and checked the area, known locations she frequented, her school and the surrounding areas.  They also interviewed friends, family members, associations, care providers and other residents of the group home.  Deputies learned that Nicole was upset due to the recent death of a family member and she had reportedly told other group home residents she wanted to run away.  Nicole did take personal belongings with her to include clothing and a video game system 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or Nicole’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Amador County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 223-6500

Posted by TSPN TV on Friday, August 22, 2014

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