Ohio State Highway Patrol

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	August 26, 2008 - Patrol to focus on commercial driver safety
	August 25, 2008 - Patrol seizes half a kilo of crystal meth, valued at nearly $200,000, in Preble County traffic stop
	August 25, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for an OVI checkpoint
	August 25, 2008 - Troopers Labor Day message: If you are over the limit then you will be under arrest
	August 22, 2008 - Chillicothe man arrested for impersonating a state trooper
	August 18, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for four OVI checkpoints
	August 4, 2008 - State Patrol currently inspecting every Ohio school bus
	August 4, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for an OVI checkpoint
	July 31, 2008 - Two Dayton women arrested for Illegal Drug Conveyance at Warren Correctional Institution -
	July 29, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for an OVI checkpoint
	July 28, 2008 - Patrol releases their first-half roadway assault statistics for 2008
	July 26, 2008 - Patrol appointed 21 new Auxiliary members today
	July 24, 2008 - Multi-state commercial motor vehicle enforcement effort nets more than 1,300 equipment and driver violations in one day
	July 24, 2008 - Troopers and Deputies aim to curb Sunday traffic fatalities trend
	July 22, 2008 - Akron woman arrested for Illegal Drug Conveyance at Lorain Correctional Institution
	July 21, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for an OVI checkpoint
	July 18, 2008 - Patrol Auxiliary Class begins tomorrow
	July 18, 2008 - Accreditation assessment team invites public comment about Patrol
	July 16, 2008 - Trooper honored for work in counterterrorism investigations
	July 14, 2008 - Patrol reminds public drag racing is no game
	July 14, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for an OVI checkpoint
	July 7, 2008 - Patrol reports nine fatalities over Fourth of July weekend
	July 7, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for two OVI checkpoints
	July 2, 2008 - Patrol seizes 104 pounds of high-grade hydroponic marijuana, valued at more than $4.7 million in Lucas County traffic stop
	June 30, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for two OVI checkpoints
	June 27, 2008 - Patrol video illustrates dangers posed by OVI drivers on Ohio roadways during a 24-hour period 24 Hours of OVI Video
	June 26, 2008 - Media Availablity - Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Tomorrow
	June 23, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for three OVI checkpoints
	June 19, 2008 - Patrol investigating body found along US 23 in Ross County
	June 16, 2008 - Funeral arrangements for Patrol’s eighth superintendent, retired Colonel Adam G. Reiss
	June 16, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for OVI checkpoint
	June 11, 2008 - Patrol seizes cocaine and heroin valued at $4.7 million in Lucas County traffic stop
	June 9, 2008 - Sergeant Ralston to serve as Patrol spokesperson
	June 9, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for OVI checkpoints
	June 8, 2008 - Six people killed in Sandusky County single-engine plane crash
	June 6, 2008 - 48 Officers Graduate from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class
	June 6, 2008 - Troopers return to the Montgomery County metro area in ongoing enforcement initiative
	June 5, 2008 - 121st Basic Peace Officer Class to graduate Friday
	June 2, 2008 - Highway Patrol and Cincinnati Police Department report highly successful two-month enforcement initiative
	June 2, 2008 - Roadcheck 2008 features 72-hour focus on commercial vehicle safety
	June 2, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a standard OVI checkpoint
	May 22 - Change of Date - Public Meeting Notice - Transportation Budget bill (HB 67)
	May 27, 2008 - Patrol reports safest Memorial Day Holiday Weekend in 38 Years
	May 22, 2008 - Public’s assistance sought in weekend fatal hit-skip crash
	May 22 - Public Meeting Notice - Transportation Budget bill (HB 67)
	May 22, 2008 - Patrol Web site to feature daily fatality updates over Memorial Day weekend
	May 20, 2008 - Patrol seizes 4.5 pounds of BC Bud marijuana, valued at more than $200,000 in Lucas County traffic stop
	May 19, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for three OVI checkpoints
	May 13, 2008 - Cincinnati woman arrested for Illegal Drug Conveyance at Lebanon Correctional Institution
	May 12, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for three OVI checkpoints
	May 9, 2008 - Patrol remembers fallen officers and support personnel
	May 5, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a low-manpower OVI checkpoint
	May 1, 2008 - Columbus woman arrested for Illegal Drug Conveyance at Warren Correctional Institution
	May 1, 2008 - Patrol-AMA release motorcyclist point-of-view video and data of Top 10 dangerous Ohio roadways for motorcyclists View the video
	April 28, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a low-manpower OVI checkpoint
	April 15, 2008 - Patrol seizes 47 pounds of marijuana, valued at more than $132,000 in Preble County traffic stop
	April 10, 2008 - Patrol releases top locations and types of vehicle stolen in 2008 Patrol's Auto Theft Crime Bulletin
	April 10, 2008 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety Career Expo announced
	April 7, 2008 - Patrol reminds motorists to slow down in work zones for National Work Zone Awareness Week
	April 4, 2008 - Patrol seizes 12 kilos of cocaine, valued at $1.8 million, in Lucas County traffic stops
	March 25, 2008 - Patrol releases Top 10 areas where troopers are interdicting criminal activity
	March 24, 2008 - Patrol seizes 61 pounds of marijuana, valued at more than $138,000 in Muskingum County traffic stop
	March 24, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a standard OVI checkpoint
	March 22, 2008 - Suspect Fleeing on Ohio Turnpike takes his own life
	March 21, 2008 - Patrol honors presented at Annual Awards Ceremony
	March 19, 2008 - Media Availablity - Patrol’s Crime Lab recognized after meeting internationally recognized accreditation standards Seized Drugs Image
	March 17, 2008 - Lebanon Correction Officer arrested for Illegal Drug Activity
	March 13, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a low-manpower OVI checkpoint
	March 10, 2008 - Patrol seizes 2 kilos of cocaine, valued at $300,000 in Lucas County traffic stop
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	March 3, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a low-manpower OVI checkpoint
	February 29, 2008 - Man arrested for Illegal Drug Conveyance at Allen Correctional Institution
	February 27, 2008 - Sergeant Landis to serve as Patrol spokesperson
	February 27, 2008 - Toledo correction officer arraigned on illegal drug conveyance charges
	February 19, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a standard OVI checkpoint
	February 15, 2008 - Dangerous, excessive speeding violations frequently occurring near Ohio’s major cities according to Patrol analysis
	January 31, 2008 - Cleveland Heights woman arrested for Illegal Drug Conveyance at Lorain Correctional Institution
	January 22, 2008 - Patrol announces plans for a standard OVI checkpoint
	January 13, 2008 - Victims' names released from fatal plane crash Saturday
	January 12, 2008 - Patrol investigating a plane crash in Ottawa County, at least 4 dead
	January 9, 2008 - Patrol reports rural fatalities down for second straight year, Projections also indicate decrease in alcohol-related deaths
	January 7, 2008 - Fremont woman arrested for Illegal Drug Conveyance at Lebanon Correctional Institution
	January 2, 2008 - Patrol reports 7 dead this New Year’s Holiday on Ohio roads

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