'Operation Pull Over' results in drug and warrant arrests

Indiana State Police

PUTNAMVILLE -Troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post concluded their participation in the statewide safety initiative “Operation Pull Over Blitz# 85” that targeted aggressive driving. The campaign ran from March 4 through March 27. During this time, troopers conducted targeted patrols and a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) sobriety checkpoint.

Sgt. Joe Watts explained that the majority of the criminal arrests were for drug violations and warrant arrests.

The following enforcement efforts were compiled:


Traffic Citations……………...775
Traffic Warnings…………..…1,259
DUI Arrests……………….….15
Moving Truck Citations……...113
Police Services………………510
Criminal Arrests……………..131
Felony Arrests………………..60
Crashes Worked………………15


The Indiana State Police will continue throughout the year to target dangerous and impaired driving. To report dangerous and/or impaired driving, dial 911.

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