(Lowell, IN) - Law enforcement was busy giving tickets to speeding drivers and arresting those impaired during the Labor Day weekend.

 

Indiana State Police at the Lowell Post, for example, wrote 230 citations and gave out 265 warnings during the special enforcement period where more officers were on the roads.

 

According to police, 136 drivers were stopped for speeding and 13 of those drivers were traveling over 100 mph.  There were also 11 arrests for operating while intoxicated and 31 motor vehicle accidents investigated,

 

Police said 63 of the stops resulted in criminal charges for offenses like drug possession, invasion of privacy and neglect of a dependent.

 

Lt. Terrance Weems, the Lowell Post Commander, credited the officers for being “steadfast” on maintaining safe roads for traveling during the holiday weekend.

 

“I am proud of their efforts.  They amaze me with their dediciation and resilience in making a difference on a daily basis,” he said.