COLUMBUS, OH. (WOWO) The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 158 impaired drivers were removed from Ohio roadways during a three-day statewide OVI enforcement effort conducted in partnership with more than 100 law enforcement agencies.
The Lead Off
- Ohio State Highway Patrol reports 158 impaired driving arrests during statewide enforcement effort
- Troopers checked more than 18,500 vehicles during May 14–16 OVI operations
- Officials say 51 arrests occurred directly at checkpoint locations
Statewide enforcement effort
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced results from its coordinated OVI checkpoint operations held from May 14 through May 16 across Ohio.
Officials say troopers worked alongside more than 100 local and state law enforcement partners during the three-day effort.
The operation included checkpoints in multiple counties, including central Ohio locations on Friday night and additional checkpoints in Fairfield and Athens counties on Saturday.
Arrest and enforcement totals
According to OSHP, troopers conducted checks on more than 18,500 vehicles during the enforcement period…