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OVI TASK FORCE

Friday, November 28, 2008

OVI TASK FORCE

Boardman results

The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force arrested eight impaired drivers during the zero-tolerance blitz conducted Wednesday. The blitz was in Boardman from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. The task force was assisted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Total Results

Number of OVI arrests: 8

Average blood alcohol content: 0.144

Driving under suspension arrests: 5

Felony arrest: 1 (active felony possession of cocaine warrant out of state)

Safety belt citation: 3

Speeding citation: 2

Misc. other citations: 11

Open container citation: 1