Laredo Police to Draw Blood from DWI Suspects Refusing Breathalyzer Tests on Halloween
Laredo police will draw blood from DWI suspects who refuse breathalyzer tests on Halloween.
Laredo, TX, October 29, 2026 — Laredo police announced a new measure concerning Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) suspects this upcoming Halloween. According to the announcement, law enforcement officers in Laredo will proceed to draw blood from individuals suspected of DWI if they refuse to take a breathalyzer test.
This policy is set to be implemented specifically on Halloween night. The measure targets suspects who decline to undergo the standard breathalyzer examination intended to measure blood alcohol content. Instead of a breath test, blood will be drawn from these individuals.
Further details regarding the specific legal authority for this procedure, the exact process for drawing blood, or any previously established protocols were not immediately provided. The announcement did not include information about any specific locations where this would be enforced beyond the general jurisdiction of Laredo police, nor did it specify the exact timeline or duration beyond Halloween night.
The department has not released information regarding the standard procedures for DWI arrests on other occasions or how this new approach on Halloween might differ. Information concerning potential penalties for refusing a breathalyzer test, or the consequences following a blood draw, was also not detailed in the provided summary.
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