Historically the Labor Day weekend typically finds our Troopers busy on the roadways, diligently working to keep the motoring public safe. The increased traffic during this period is often littered with reckless or impaired driving behaviors that coincide with the often unchecked holiday festivities. This 2020 Labor Day holiday weekend was not without incident.
Over the last four day period, Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post arrested (7) drivers for incidents involving felony/misdemeanor Operating While Intoxicated charges, and one juvenile arrest for minor consuming alcohol. Criminal interdiction efforts during this patrol period resulted in several arrests for various felony/misdemeanor drug dealing and possession charges, to include meth, cocaine, marijuana, and the recovery of a stolen handgun.
Unfortunately, tragedy is also statistically consistent with the Labor Day holiday, and on Sunday night, Troopers in Steuben County were called to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash where alcohol impairment was a suspected factor. Troopers also either investigated or assisted with eight traffic crashes involving personal injury, and eleven traffic crashes involving only property damage.
The Indiana State Police would ask the motoring public to help our Troopers make a difference. Motorists that observe reckless or impaired driving behavior, or suspected criminal activity on our roadways are asked to call 911 (when safe to do so).  If you see something, please say something!  Simply put… your call to 911 could be the sole action that allows us to intervene and possibly prevent that next tragedy from ever occurring.
Buckle up, drive sober, and drive safe!
