Scottsbluff police issues 46 citations during special Thanksgiving enforcement

The Scottsbluff Police Department received a grant to patrol for more hours to make sure people are practicing safe driving habits.

Wednesday, December 7th 2022, 8:36 PM MST

By KNEP TV

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - The Scottsbluff Police Department received a grant to patrol for more hours to make sure people are practicing safe driving habits.

During Thanksgiving weekend the Scottsbluff Police Department was patrolling more of Scottsbluff and Terrytown to monitor the streets. The patrol officers were able to work overtime due to a grant received from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety office.

Scottsbluff Police issued 46 citations and gave 70 warnings during this special enforcement.

“We’re looking to prevent citations and tickets which can affect people’s driving records or even their pocket book,’ officer Tyler Webber said.

Here is the results from the special enforcement:

9 seatbelt violations

1 child safety seat violation

3 Speeding citations

2 Driving Under the Influence arrests

6 felony arrests

6 arrest warrants served

1 Open Container of Alcohol

28 No Valid Registration

1 Traffic Signal violation

6 No Operator’s License

3 No Lights

6 No Insurance

2 Drug paraphernalia

1 Driving Under Suspension

1 Left of Center

2 Refusal of Chemical Test

1 Fictitious License Plates