HPD reports 75% increase in DWI arrests

Acevedo said the Houston Police Department made 3,862 DWI arrests in the first six months, up 1,644 from the 2,218 arrests in 2018. He released the numbers while warning Houstonians not to drink and drive during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Sean Teare, vehicular crimes unit chief for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, said the arrests have gone up because of the work of local law enforcement agencies.

“This is not indicative of more drunks on the road,” he said. “This is we’re working smarter