CONCORD, N.H. — Dozens of arrests were made and nearly 1,800 vehicles were pulled over during a high-visibility enforcement initiative during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, from the early morning of Friday, March 14, until 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18.
During the holiday weekend, Troopers made a total of 1,785 traffic stops that resulted in 647 summonses and 1,384 warnings. There were 30 additional patrols that supplemented the effort, with details specifically focused on finding impaired and speeding drivers.
As a result of the initiative, Troopers made 60 arrests. Thirty-two people were arrested for traffic-related offenses, 20 of which were for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Twenty-eight other arrests were made for warrants, drug offenses or other criminal offenses. Additionally, during the holiday weekend, Troopers responded to 49 crashes, including 37 that did not result in injuries, five that involved minor injuries and seven reported hit-and-runs. There were no fatal crashes reported.
The New Hampshire State Police remains committed to enhancing safety for all roadway users and will continue to enforce the state’s traffic safety laws.
“We remind every driver that the vast majority of adverse events on our highways are the result of behavioral choices,” said New Hampshire State Police Major Brendan Davey. “Safer choices bring better outcomes. We ask everyone to slow down, put their phones down, buckle up and never drink and drive. Troopers will always work to keep our roadways safe. Please partner with us to do the same!”
