Troopers assigned to the Lowell Post were on high alert this past Labor Day weekend for aggressive and impaired drivers. As a result, several drivers were cited for reckless driving due to extremely high speeds. Following too closely, unsafe lane changes, operating while intoxicated and passenger restraint violations were also cited at a higher rate than other offenses. A brief summary of the weekend’s activity is below.
- Operating While Intoxicated 11
- Speeding 123
- Speeding (100+ mph) 13
- Reckless Driving 13
- Driving While Suspended 10
- Restraint (Front seat and/or child) 31
- Criminal Defendants 25
- Criminal Charges 63
- Crashes Investigated 31
- Police Services (motorist assists) 90+
This list is a snapshot of the activity that our Troopers enforced during the weekend. Troopers wrote over 230 citations and 265 warnings during this time. Among the criminal charges that were filed were the following offenses- Neglect of a Dependent, Invasion of Privacy, and Drug Possession.
Lt. Terrance Weems, Commander of the Lowell Post, stated, “While special attention is given to holiday traffic, Lowell Troopers are steadfast on maintaining the safety of the public on Indiana’s highways on a daily basis. I am proud of their efforts as they amaze me with their dedication and resilience in making a difference on a daily basis.”