 Peru District Troopers conducted saturation patrols throughout Labor Day weekend, targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired drivers. During the patrol, troopers arrested several people on a total of thirty-four criminal charges. Five of those charges were felonies, and twenty-nine were misdemeanors. Troopers also issued 60 citations and 116 warnings.
Criminal Charges:
Felonies:
- One count for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
- One count for driving while a habitual traffic violator/life
- One count for possession of methamphetamine
- One count for possession of a syringe
- One count for obstruction of justice
Misdemeanors:
- Nine counts for possession of marijuana
- Five counts for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
- Three counts for possession of drug paraphernalia
- Three counts for minor consuming
- Three warrant arrests
- Two counts for driving while suspended/Prior
- Two counts for operator never licensed
- Single count for reckless driving
- Single count for possession of a controlled substance
By conducting saturation patrols, Indiana State Police officers hope to deter motorists from driving aggressively or while impaired. Hopefully, this will make traveling on Indiana roadways safer.
Citizens are encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911. Give a location, vehicle description, and direction of travel. Do not follow an impaired or aggressive driver.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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