News Release

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership is increasing patrols during the holiday season as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired driving.

Until Jan. 1, officers will be on high alert for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law enforcement will also be watching for seat belt violations and other forms of dangerous driving.

This is part of the Safe Family Travel campaign aimed at reducing crashes and traffic fatalities around the holidays, when statistics show an increased potential for drunk driving. The high-visibility patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with a grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).

“This holiday season, we’ll have a strong and visible police presence focused on keeping people safe and dangerous drivers off the road,” said Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership Grant Administrator Craig Allebach. “This effort is a reminder about the dangers of impaired driving, but it also serves as a warning. If you choose to drive impaired on drugs or alcohol, you will be arrested.”