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11 arrested for DWI in Smith County over New Year's holiday

11 of those 16 booked into the Smith County Jail were charged with DWI.
Credit: KYTX

SMITH COUNTY, Texas — New Year's Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be driving. 

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Each year, law enforcement warn drivers to stay off the road if they had a night out drinking. 

Despite all the warnings and the numerous free ride options available, about 70 percent were booked Wednesday into the Smith County Jail for driving while intoxicated. 

According to online records, 11 out of 16 inmates were charged with DWI. Two of those were charged with their second DWI. 

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