Every time a driver is arrested for DUI, troopers always ask, "Where were you drinking?" Troopers then enter the answer into a database to track which bars come up the most.
So far this year, more people pulled over for drunk driving have said they were drinking at J.R. Phinickey's Steakhouse in Marysville over any other bar in the state.
"We're not attempting to overserve people," said owner Chuck Delacerda. "We're not attempting to put people out on the street drunk and impaired. We are not trying to do that."
Tulalip Resort Casino ranks second statewide, followed by Yella Beak Saloon and the Jet Bar and Grill. Susie's is responsible for the fifth most DUIs in
State patrol says this list in one tool they use to stop overserving and other dangerous trends in their tracks.
"So they can see if these bars are continuing to overserve and they can take enforcement efforts on their part," said Sgt. Ken Denton of Washingotn State Patrol.
O'Finnigans ranked eighth on the list. Co-owner Tim Phillips admits he's made this list before, and has been busy changing the way the place does business.
"We've called 400 percent more cabs this year than last year," he said.
Like many bar owners, Delacerda feels troopers camp outside waiting for customers to leave. His staff has even taken video of patrol cars pacing back and forth outside.
"And we would make sure the public was very well aware of hey we're watching this area. This needs to stop," said
The DUI list is not admissible in court, since it relies on suspected drunk drivers' words.
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