(Lander, WY) – The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be patrolling for impaired drivers on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, during the Lander Brewfest.
“This is the first big event of the summer in Lander. Please do not make this your last event. “Please drink responsibly and arrange for a ride if you have been drinking, and remember that SafeRide is always available,” said Lander Police Chief Kelly Waugh.
In 2025, task force operations in Fremont County resulted in 1,265 traffic stops and 28 arrests of impaired drivers, with no alcohol-related fatalities.
Fremont County law enforcement is reminding everyone to never drive while impaired and to always wear a seatbelt.
SafeRide operates on weekends in Lander and Riverton; call (307) 856-WRTA (9782) for free rides.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, and the police departments of Lander, Riverton, Shoshoni, Dubois, and BIA Wind River make up the Fremont County DUI Task Force.
The Fremont County DUI Task Force recommends the following safe alternatives to drinking and driving:
- It is never OK to drink and drive. Even if you have had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver, or use a ride sharing service or SafeRide to arrive home safely
- Contact SafeRide at (307) 856-WRTA (9782)
- If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact Fremont County law enforcement immediately or dial 911
- Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take his/her keys and assist your friend in arriving home safely
