Indiana State Police and local agencies wrapped up a highly effective week-long patrol, resulting in 70 arrests and 136 charges. This joint effort ran from June 14 to June 20, aiming to enforce traffic laws, curb illegal narcotics, and address aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving.
Overview of Patrol Outcomes
The collaborative initiative featured multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Wabash County Sheriff’s Office, Kokomo Police Department, and Rochester Police Department. The patrol’s success is reflected in the numbers:
- 70 criminal arrests on 136 charges
- 19 felony charges
- 105 misdemeanor charges
- 124 traffic citations
- 322 written warnings
- 12 arrests for driving while impaired
- 12 calls for service
Narcotics Confiscation
The officers also confiscated a range of illegal substances, such as cocaine, LSD, methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, edible marijuana products, MDMA, THC oil, ketamine, prescription medications, and drug paraphernalia.
Traffic Safety Emphasis
The Indiana State Police stressed the importance of adhering to traffic laws to ensure the safety of all motorists. With summer being the peak travel season, heightened vigilance is essential. The saturation patrols serve as a stark reminder that law enforcement will utilize every resource to apprehend those transporting illegal drugs or driving impaired.
The state considers the months of June, July, and August as peak travel times when the volume of motorists increases significantly.
Sober Driving and Ride-Sharing Recommendations
The Indiana State Police urge drivers to designate a sober driver or use ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Despite recent efforts by these companies to improve safety for women passengers through various measures, instances of harassment still occur. Therefore, it is vital to follow safety guidelines when using these services.
If you suspect an impaired driver on the road, call 911 with a description of the vehicle and its direction of travel. Do not follow an impaired or aggressive driver.
The concerted efforts during this special patrol reflect the commitment of Indiana’s law enforcement to maintain roadway safety and make North Central Indiana safer for residents and visitors alike.
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