Saturation Patrol targeting dangerous driving nets six impaired drivers

PUTNAMVILLE – This past weekend the Putnamville State Police Post conducted a saturation patrol searching for aggressive and impaired drivers, providing safe roadways for motorists.  In order to have a more intensified presence, the district adjusted shifts to have an increased number of troopers working during the targeted patrol times.  

Troopers had the following activity:

  • 441 traffic stops
  • 414 warnings issued
  • 163 traffic arrests
  • 6 DUI arrests
  • 3 Possession of Methamphetamine
  • 8 Possession of Marijuana
  • 4 Wanted on Warrant
  • 6 Possession of Paraphernalia
  • 2 Minor Consumption

The Putnamville Post wants to encourage all motorists to drive responsibly by slowing down, not driving distracted or impaired, and always remembering to buckle up.