Police, free rides, out to increase New Year celebration safety

The Havre Police Department and local businesses and organizations are working to insure community members are safe during holidays, working to prevent people from putting themselves or others at risk by driving while intoxicated while celebrating the start of the new year.

Police will be out with increased patrols and the Sober and Safe campaign offers free rides during New Year's Eve celebrations.

Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said the police department will be increasing patrols and will be having additional officers out during New Year's Eve. He added that the people of Havre may h...