Drug-related crimes made up one-third of felonies committed in 2008 says Rockwall DA

By J.J. Smith. Drug-related crimes made up 33 percent of felonies and 23 percent of misdemeanors committed across Rockwall County in 2008 revealed Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney Kenda Culpepper in several presentations across the area during the past few weeks.

DWIs (Drinking While Driving) also accounted for 23 percent of misdemeanors. The next highest percentage of fel