Crime & Safety

MADD to Honor Outstanding DUI Officers of the Year

Mothers Against Drunk Driving will recognize a number of police officers and deputies from across the county who work to get drunken drivers off of the road.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) San Diego will be honoring dozens of local police officers and deputies for their work in keeping intoxicated drivers off of the streets.

Of the 33 being recognized, two are are from the Encinitas Sheriff’s Station. Deputy David Toner will be named an Outstanding DUI Officers of the Year, and Deputy Arron Montan is receiving the 2011 Century Award for netting 100 DUI arrests or more.

The winners will be honored at a Wednesday ceremony at the Town and Country Resort.

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In 2010, crashes involving drunken drivers killed 49 people in San Diego County, compared to 76 the year before and 93 in 2006, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.

A full list of winners is attached.

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