Holiday lights, parties, and festive celebrations are underway in Fairfax County and across the region. The Police Department reminds residents and motorists to enjoy celebrations safely this December.

Police have stepped up alcohol enforcement and education efforts with extra DWI patrols, sobriety checkpoints and social media messaging to help ensure safe roadways.

Police have made almost 5,000 impaired driving arrests over the past two years. (2,582 in 2013 and 2,262 YTD 2014) Additionally, officers have investigated 1,078 alcohol related crashes in the past two years.

TABITHA RENEE ALLEMAN, 23,   12/07/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266],  DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 5902 ERVING ST, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150

NATAN DANIEL ASSEFA, 18,   12/05/2014, 18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFFENSE,  6272 EDSALL, 110, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312

VICENTE EDUARDO BARDALES, 56   12/08/2014, 18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 431 NORTH ARMISTEAD ST ALEX, 209, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312

HENRY RICARDO BARRIOS CARDONA, 32   12/05/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE , 4512 ROUNDHILL RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA

NERIS RAMON BENITEZ-VILLATORO,  45,   12/06/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266}, DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 8313 PONDSIDE TERRACE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309 ALSO: DWI: REFUSAL OF BLOOD OR BREATH TEST, 1 OFF, TITLE/REGIST/PLATES: DISPLAY ALTERED/FICTITIOUS

GILBER CARRASCO GAMBOA, 31,   12/09/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y, BAC .15-.20%, 4957 SUNSET LN ANDL, ANDL, VA

ALEXANDER GABRIEL CASTILLO, 18,   12/06/2014, 18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFFENSE,  1637 OAK SPRING RESTON, PH3, RESTON, VA 20190  ALSO:  IDENTITY THEFT: MAKE/SELL/ETC FICTITIOUS ID CARD

CARLOS  ESTRADA, 27,   12/07/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 906 SHELBY DR, OXON HILL, MD 20745

JOEL  E  DOUGHERTY, 59,   12/10/2014,   82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%,  4102 BRICKELL DR FRFX,301, FAIRFAX, VA

ANTHONY E  FLOURNOY, 48,   12/07/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266],  DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC >.20%,  2116 GREEN WATCH WAY, 300 RESTON, RESTON, VA 20191

FREDY A HERNANDEZ  GARCIA,  31, 10/23/2014, 18.2-266, DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y,  825 WALTER REED DR, 132A, ARLINGTON, VA 22204

AIN GNOKTHEP, 54   12/09/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 31915 BRUCE STREET ALEXANDRIA, B104, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305-2202

HERMELINDO GONZALEZ, 54,   11/28/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%,  7606 SAVANNAH, 203, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043

JOHN A GREENLEE, 61, 12/04/2014, 18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 6416 KILKENNY LN FXST, FAIRFAX STATION, VA

ERICK ALEXANDER  GUZMAN ARGUETA, 24   12/05/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266] DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 12101 VILLAGE SQUARE TER, 202, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

DAVID KEVIN  HERNANDEZ, 29,  12/04/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 8366 HUNTER MURPHY CIR ALEX, ALEXANDRIA, VA

LEONEL  A  HERRERA, 23   12/08/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266],  DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 7481 LEE HWY FALLS CHURCH, 616, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042

DANNY  MARIN JIMENEZ, 23,   12/07/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 1284 BAYSIDE AVE, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191

DERRELL  L  JORDAN, 43,   11/22/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 9712 53RD AVE, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20740

PAUL  MICHAEL JUAREZ, 36   12/05/2014,   82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC >.20%, 7108 ITTE LN LN, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150

ALISON LYNN KIRSCHNER, 33,   12/03/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 4448 BEECHSTONE LN FAIRFAX, B, FAIRFAX, VA 22033

YURI ALEXANDER LOPEZ Y LOPEZ, 25, 12/05/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 4907 MANITOBA, 1, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312

VANIA  PATRICIA MIRANDA ,  31, 10/22/2014 , 18.2-268.2,  DWI: REFUSAL OF TEST, 1 OFF,  3128 PATRICK HENRY, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044

NELSON MORENO, 36,   12/06/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 10905 HACKBERRY CT, CLINTON, MD 20735

DANIEL EDUARDO NANNUCCI, 34,  12/08/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y – 10Y, 4722 WARM HEART CR FAIRFAX, FAIRFAX, VA 22033

CAU NGUYEN, 66,   12/04/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 5302 FERNDALE, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151

TRI  TIEN  NGUYEN,  57,   12/06/2014,  18.2-266, DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 7608 SHREVE RD, FALLS, VA 220433316

JOHN MICHAEL ONEIL,  58,   12/09/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 7976 FOXMOOR DR DUNN, DUNN LORING, VA

JOHN A  PERKINS, 50,   12/08/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC >.20%,  14845 WINDING LOOP, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191

JOSE L PRUDENCIO, 32,   12/07/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y, 8479 MAGIC TREE CT SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153

PEDRO RODRIGUEZ AVELAR,  22,   12/06/2014,  82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 6540 FAIRLAND ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312

WILLIAM MORY SANO, 25,   11/23/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 8100 POINTER LN, MANASSAS, VA 20109

YERI ULUNQUE AREVALO, 31   12/06/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%,  6184 WILSON BLVD ARLINGTON, 5, ARLINGTON, VA 22205

TANNIA ROSIO  VARGAS, 37,   12/06/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 2ND OFF W/IN 5Y, 110 CROZET ST, MANASSAS PARK, VA 20111

MICHAEL VECHERY, 49,   12/08/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFFENSE, 46333 HAVEN TERRACE STERLING, STERLING, VA 20165

JENNIFER RAE WOODIS,  37,   12/06/2014, 82-1-6[18.2-266], DWI: 1ST OFF, BAC .15-.20%, 327 QUINTON OAKS CIR, STEPHENS CITY, VA 22655

There were 23 sobriety checkpoints held in 2014 which resulted in 58 DWI arrests. In 2013, officers arrested 59 impaired drivers at 28 checkpoints.

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) recognized PFC Vince Vella, of the Mason Police District at their annual regional law enforcement awards program on Friday, December 12. PFC Vella has arrested 322 persons for DWI over the past five years.

Police urge residents to make their travel plans in advance of holiday parties by designating a sober driver as drunk driving continues to be a serious roadway danger

“Drunk driving continues to pose a threat to all who drive our roadways,” said Captain Mike Grinnan, Commander of the Fairfax County Traffic Division. “We want the public to know that it continues to be a serious problem and police are targeting reckless driving behaviors.”

At today’s ceremony and media event, the police department welcomed partners in the fight against drunk driving from the Washington Regional Alcohol Program and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. WRAP also introduced a new masked “Superhero” named SoberWoman. She attends community events, restaurants, and bars to encourage sober driving.