STEP results in Guthrie County
March 24th, 2015 by Ric Hanson
The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, released details about the Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) that took place March 13th to 17th, during the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday period. Officials say there was one citation issued for OWI which resulted in an arrest, and one warning issued, where a person was tested but not arrested, for OWI. Six warnings were given for seat belts violations, plus four warnings and one citation for Child Restraint violations. There was also 154 warnings for Speeders and five citations issued.
Authorities say one arrest warrant was served, one narcotics arrest made, and one canine search or interdiction. In addition, six accidents were investigated, and eight motorists assisted.
Statewide results for the STEP are not yet available. The next Special Traffic Enforcement Program statewide is slated to take place May 18th through the 31st.