The Indiana State Police Peru Post conducted targeted patrols across the district with a primary focus on impaired driving interdiction and overall traffic safety.
These patrols occurred on Friday, September 8, and Friday, September 15. Troopers worked overtime, changed their schedules, and worked areas they do not normally work to participate in the dedicated patrol.
The following numbers are a snapshot of the overall productivity of those patrols:
-422 traffic stops
-205 traffic tickets issued
-375 warnings were issued
-29 criminal cases drawn
-8 arrests for Operating While Intoxicated/ 4 felony violations
-3 warrant arrests
-28 arrests for Driving While Suspended Prior / Operator(s) Never Licensed
-23 drug-related charges
-14 arrests for Possession of Marijuana
-5 arrests for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-1 arrest for Possession of a Legend Drug
-1 arrest for Possession of Cocaine
-2 arrests for Possession of a Controlled Substance
-1 arrest for Habitual Traffic Violator
-1 arrest for Neglect of a Dependent
-3 vehicle crashes investigated
