LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Troopers from the Indiana State Police (ISP) Lafayette District conducted targeted enforcement patrols on Friday and Saturday, focusing on aggressive and reckless driving as traffic increases during spring break travel.
ISP stated in a press release that the patrols were concentrated along Interstate 65 and Interstate 74, “two major corridors that experience a significant increase in traffic volume during this time of year.”
“The goal of the enforcement effort was to increase visibility, deter dangerous driving behavior, and enhance roadway safety for those traveling through the Lafayette District,” the release stated.
During the patrols, ISP stated that troopers recorded the following activity:
223 traffic stops
25 additional calls for service
5 crash investigations
5 drug-related charges
3 operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrests
2 reckless driving arrests
2 suspended drivers
1 vehicle pursuit
Police say one of the incidents included a vehicle pursuit that began after a driver fled from a traffic stop on Interstate 65.
ISP was able to end the pursuit after utilizing a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), taking the driver into custody without further incident.
“The Indiana State Police would like to thank our local law enforcement partners for their assistance and continued commitment to working together to keep our communities safe. Additional details regarding that incident can be found in a previously released Indiana State Police press release.
“These targeted patrols are about keeping Hoosiers and those traveling through our state safe,” said Lt. Tom McKee, Lafayette District Commander. “With increased traffic on our roadways, our troopers were out proactively addressing those violations to reduce crashes and keep our roadways safe.”
ISP added that troopers will continue to patrol heavily traveled roadways throughout the remainder of spring break.
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