Coeur d'Alene see increase in alcohol-related crimes
“There aren’t a lot of people that want to work from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on a cold winter night to deal with a bunch of drunks," Police Chief Lee White said.
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Author: Craig Northrup (Coeur d'Alene Press)
Published: 2:51 PM PST February 17, 2021
Updated: 2:51 PM PST February 17, 2021
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Lee White, chief of police for Coeur d’Alene, said Tuesday that a recent surge in alcohol-related incidents in the downtown area is putting a strain on the police department’s resources, as reported by our news partner, the Coeur d'Alene Press.