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DWI patrols stepped up for Thanksgiving weekend

The night before Thanksgiving is considered one of the biggest party nights of the year. Riverhead police say at least six people were arrested Wednesday night for either driving drunk or high.

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Nov 24, 2016, 4:22 PM

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