September 12, 2024

Indiana police traffic blitz impacts 78 semi trucks

Steve Smith

Indiana police traffic blitz impacts 78 semi trucks

Indiana State Police (ISP) carried out a significant traffic enforcement operation on August 30, focusing on I-80/94 and I-65. The aim was to address traffic violations and criminal activities.

The numbers: Over a 24-hour period, troopers made 327 traffic stops.

Citations issued: 237
Moving violations: 147
Warnings given: 231
Criminal charges: 36
Felony charges: 5
Drug arrests: 6
O.W.I. defendants: 9
Driving while suspended: 9
Trucks stopped: 78
Trucks out of service: 14

What they’re saying: Lt. Weems from ISP praised the troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors: "Proud does not begin to describe my feelings about the efforts put forth by the Troopers assigned to Lowell, but also the Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division within our district."

This operation highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain road safety and address traffic violations. No reports of injuries were made during the blitz.

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