OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha police made 100 arrests and issued 715 citations for street racing and reckless driving between March 1 and April 30.
- Among the highlights of the operation: 68 careless, reckless, drag racing and sideshow arrests, 239 speeding citations, 24 DUI and DUI drug arrests, 6 seatbelt violations.
- Lt. Danny Flynn of the OPD Traffic Unit said the goal is to see the numbers decline over time.
- The specialized enforcement operation is set to continue through May 31.
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Near 78th and Dodge, a hotspot for street racing, the Omaha Police Department has been actively patrolling as part of a specialized enforcement operation targeting illegal car activities.
New numbers released Monday show that between March 1 and April 30, Omaha officers made 100 arrests and issued 715 citations for illegal sideshow and drag racing activities throughout the city. Among the highlights of the operation:
- 68 careless, reckless, drag racing and sideshow arrests
- 239 speeding citations
- 24 DUI and DUI drug arrests
- 6 seatbelt violations
Omaha City Councilman Pete Festersen has been working with neighbors in the Midtown area for the last few years to combat the issue. He said the enforcement numbers are a sign the operation is working…