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Local news sources are reporting that during Seattle's Seafair weekend, several people were caught by law enforcement boating under the influence (BUI).  Each year, the state of Washington hosts Seafair weekend, which attracts large masses of boaters and visitors.

Due to the large amount of boaters, Seattle police increased patrol units and heightened security.  Area police sent many patrols to the waterways of Lake Washington and Lake Union to monitor boating behaviors.  Police were on continual look out for people who were operating boats while intoxicated.  Prior to sending patrols to the area, departments issued several public warnings.  Despite the multiple messages, people still chose to disobey the law.

During the weekend, police set up a command post on Mercer Island so that they could easily process those who had been arrested for BUI.  Police claim that each year, many people are injured or killed during BUI accidents, which is why they decided to increase patrols during Seafair weekend. 

In the state of Washington, BUI is a very serious criminal offense that can lead to several different legal consequences for convicted offenders.

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In Yamika, Washington, a police officer who is well-known and respected for her work combating gang and drug crimes was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI).  According to reports, the officer had done much throughout her law enforcement to reduce gang fights and graffiti. 

This past Wednesday, 39 year old Officer Tarin Miller, was charged with DUI after probable cause was established by prosecutors in Yamika County District Court.  Deputy Police Chief Kelly Rosenow told news sources that after the arrest, Miller was placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation.

Miller was given a ticket by a State Patrol officer after being stopped by another policeman shortly before midnight this past Wednesday.  When she was stopped for suspected DUI, police asked her to take a breath test.  Her breath alcohol concentration was higher than .16%, which is twice the legal limit in the state of Washington.

Miller is known for being a member of the Yakima Gang Enforcement Team.  Throughout her career, she put immense effort into stopping graffiti and vandalism by gangs in the city.  She is also known for arresting two men that had led a graffiti spree that had cost the city thousands of dollars in 2006.

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