Jan 06, 2025

North Platte Police issues 65 citations during Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Posted Jan 06, 2025 6:00 PM

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte Police Department participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement campaign which took place from December 11th, 2024 through January 1st, 2025.  Department-wide 212 traffic contacts were made.  A total of 65 citations were issued. 

Nine drivers were arrested for DUI-Alcohol.  Seventeen citations were issued for speeding and traffic signal violations.  Nine citations were issued for driving under suspension.  Four warrant arrests were made.  Three Minor in Possession of Alcohol arrests were made.  Three felony arrests were made.  One of the felony arrests was for Possession of a controlled substance after 50 pills of Adderall were seized from a vehicle. 

The North Platte Police Department would like to thank citizens for their part in making the Christmas and New Year Holliday’s safe.