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State Patrol Releases Labor Day Stats
Wednesday, September 5, 2012    
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Troopers made 194 drug arrests - more than a 21 percent increase - throughout the holiday reporting period of Midnight last Friday through Monday night.

This Labor Day weekend, state troopers in Ohio were cracking down on drug activity.

Troopers made 194 drug arrests - more than a 21 percent increase - throughout the holiday reporting period of Midnight last Friday through Monday night.

Labor Day weekend is historically known for being a dangerous time on Ohio roadways, and this year was no different. Despite the death of 13 people, who were killed in 13 separate crashes this year, Ohio experienced a decrease of two fatalities when compared to 2011.

The Patrol saw a significant increase in safety belt citations - with an increase of over 23 percent when compared to last year.