Just like the Christmas celebration, it was another peaceful New Year\u2019s Eve on Saipan, according to the Department of Public Safety.<\/p>\n
Acting DPS spokesman Eric David said in a telephone interview with the Saipan Tribune yesterday that the New Year celebrations went smoothly, as no fatalities or major road accidents occurred on Dec. 31 until Jan. 1.<\/p>\n
David said there were a lot of firecrackers and fireworks on the island during the two days. Fortunately, no fire or casualty was reported related to firecrackers or fireworks, he added.<\/p>\n
With respect to injuries caused by firecrackers or fireworks, David said he has to check first with the Commonwealth Health Center if there were any person injured.<\/p>\n
As for persons arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, the spokesman said he has not looked at the DPS tally.<\/p>\n
Some San Roque residents reported of hearing guns being fired between 1am to 2am, but this has yet to be confirmed by police.<\/p>\n
DPS earlier warned that anybody caught firing guns during New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations would be arrested and charged accordingly.<\/p>\n
DPS also earlier advised the public that parents or adults should supervise children who would explode firecrackers or light fireworks during the New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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