Wis. sheriff offers New Year's Eve rides

People too tipsy to drive on New Year's Eve are being offered a free ride home _ by the sheriff.

According to Sheriff Tom Reichert, he won't just be providing a service to partygoers.

"This really helps our department, because it keeps people that would be at risk off the road," he said, "and that's really a goal of ours through the holiday season."

Plans call for the sheriff and a member of the Wood County Tavern League to provide rides for those from rural areas that don't have taxi service.

Tom Vruwink lent a minivan from his dealership, allowing for more people to get a lift from the sheriff if they need it.