*Story by Andi Davis
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded its 2020 Christmas holiday travel period, which began Wednesday, December 23, on Sunday, December 27 at midnight.
MHP issued 5,898 citations with 130 DUI arrests. 201 motor vehicle crashes were investigated which included 38 injuries and 4 fatalities on state, federal highways, and interstate systems.
MHP Captain Johnny Poulos talks more about the enforcement period below.