Peru- Indiana State Police at the Peru Post released statistics today for the month of September. Troopers issued 1,452 traffic citations and wrote 1,258 traffic warnings. Troopers also arrested 28 drunk drivers and made 53 criminal arrests.

·         Traffic Citations Issued (tickets) .................... 1,452

·         Traffic Warnings Issued.....................  1,258

·         Criminal Arrests ...................... . 53

·         Drunk Driving Arrests ................... . 22

·         Commercial Motor Vehicle Moving Violations................38

·         Vehicle Crashes Investigated.....................36

Motor Carrier Inspectors from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, working from the Peru Post, inspected 152 commercial motor vehicles, including 10 carrying hazardous materials. Motor carries inspectors issued 78 traffic citations and wrote 123 warnings. Eighteen commercial motor vehicle drivers where placed out of service for various violations.

Lt. Matt Bilkey, district commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, would like to remind Hoosiers that the start of deer hunting season is upon us. The Indiana deer population will be on the move.

"Constantly monitor the roadside and be prepared to stop," Bilkey said. "Deer are most active in the late evening and early morning hours. They can come onto the road with little warning. Motorists should realize it is sometimes better to hit the deer rather than swerving and hitting another vehicle"

Citizens are reminded Indiana law requires a police report on any crash that results in at least $1,000 in vehicle damage or personal injury.

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