87 people arrests during DUI checkpoint operation

State police say they made a total of 87 people who were arrested during “Operation Nighthawk,” a one-of-a-kind DUI checkpoint enforcement campaign that lasted two days.

From May 8 to 9, Pennsylvania State Police Troop R in Dunmore welcomed approximately 75 state and municipal police personnel for Operation Nighthawk.

During the enforcement campaign, police stopped 486 drivers and issued various arrests and tickets:

  • DUI Arrests: 59
  • Drug Arrests: 28
  • Driving Under Suspension Citations: 20
  • Driving Under Suspension DUI: 9
  • Seatbelt Citations: 19
  • Other Traffic Citations: 210
  • Underage Drinking Arrest: 1
  • Misdemeanor/Felony Wanted Individuals Arrests: 8

Troopers from Troops F, M, N, P, R, and the Bureau of Patrol took part in the detail.

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