San Rafael Cop Hits DUI Bust Plateau

A San Rafael police officer recorded his 100th DUI bust of the year this week, the department announced on Friday.

Officer Kevin MacDougald made the arrest during a Thanksgiving holiday weekend patrol.

The 35-year police force veteran has received awards from MADD each of the last six years for his DUI enforcement efforts.

The San Rafael Police Department is closing in on 300 DUI arrests for the year.

“DUI enforcement ensures safer streets for the community and making sure people get home safely,” MacDougald said in a prepared statement.

MacDougald’s most recent arrest came during the early hours of Thanksgiving during a “Blackout Wednesday” patrol, when police around the nation typically see an uptick in drunken driving.

MacDougald made the arrest at about 2:30 a.m. after witnessing a motorist run a red light on Third Street and then drive the wrong way on C Street before coming to a stop on the 600 block of C Street.

The motorist’s blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit (0.8 percent), police said.

The motorist was arrested on suspicion of DUI and booked into Marin County Jail.