CHP stats show less DUI arrests and fatalities this year

SAN DIEGO - Christmas holiday statistics reported by the California Highway Patrol revealed the number of arrests for suspicion of driving under the influence statewide and countywide were both down markedly compared to last year.

Fatalities decreased statewide, but were higher in San Diego County compared with 2012, according to the CHP.

For the Christmas holiday period which started at 6:01 p.m. Christmas Eve and ended at 11:59 p.m. Christmas Day, there were 700 arrests for suspicion of DUI and 15 fatalities reported statewide in 2012 and 221 arrests and five fatalities for the same period i...