Drivers beware: Boardman cops targeting violators this week

BOARDMAN

The police department is supplementing its regular patrols with high-visibility enforcement patrols this week.

Officers are targeting all violators for driving offenses, including speed, distracted and impaired driving and seat-belt usage, according to a news release. Motorists are advised to use extra caution in Boardman from 5 to 7 p.m. today during trick-or-treat hours.

The funding for the additional patrols is provided by state and federal grants.