Troopers arrest more than 200 for DWIs over Fourth of July holiday

The Minnesota State Patrol said more than 200 drivers were arrested for DWIs over the Fourth of July holiday.

In a tweet, the State Patrol wrote, "235 drivers spent the night watching fireworks from behind bars over the Fourth of July holiday."

235 drivers spent the night watching fireworks from behind

bars over the Fourth of July holiday. That's 235 DWIs in a 36 hour period. Avoid a DWI by lining up a sober ride.

- MN State Patrol (@MnDPS_MSP) July 5, 2019

The arrests were over a 36-hour period.

The State Patrol urged drivers to get a sober ride and not get behind the wheel if you've been drinking.