PENDLETON – On Friday, January 9, the Indiana State Police Pendleton District conducted a directed criminal interdiction and traffic enforcement patrol focused on enhancing roadway safety and reducing criminal activity across east-central Indiana.
The enforcement effort took place in Madison, Delaware, Randolph, Henry, Wayne, and Fayette Counties, with concentrated patrols along Interstate 69 and Interstate 70, two major travel corridors frequently used for both local and interstate traffic.
During the course of the patrol, Indiana State Police troopers and K-9 units focused on identifying impaired drivers, aggressive and unsafe driving behaviors, criminal activity, and commercial motor vehicle compliance, while also assisting stranded motorists.
Results of the directed enforcement patrol include:Â
- 57 traffic citations issued
- 146 traffic warnings
- 15 criminal arrests
- 1 Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) arrest
- 4 K-9 open-air sniffs, resulting in 1 methamphetamine-related arrest
- 25 motorists assisted
- 6 commercial motor vehicle inspections​​, with one vehicle being placed out of service.
The Indiana State Police remain committed to proactive enforcement. Directed patrols such as this allow troopers to focus resources where they can have the greatest impact on public safety.
Motorists are reminded to obey traffic laws, drive sober, and remain attentive while traveling through work zones and high-traffic corridors. Additional directed patrols will continue throughout the Pendleton District in the coming month.
