Ocala Police Department officers have made over 8,000 traffic stops this year, marking a nearly 30% increase over the same period last year.
OPD Chief Mike Balken provided details on his department’s efforts during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Ocala City Council.
According to Balken, from January 1 through March 31, 2025, OPD conducted approximately 7,075 traffic stops. That figure represents at 29% increase over the same period in 2024…