{"id":128954,"date":"2026-03-09T10:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=128954"},"modified":"2026-03-12T07:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:02:00","slug":"isp-friday-night-focused-patrol-initiative-nets-four-drug-related-arrests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/03\/09\/isp-friday-night-focused-patrol-initiative-nets-four-drug-related-arrests\/","title":{"rendered":"ISP: Friday night Focused Patrol Initiative nets four drug related arrests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ISP_Indiana_State_Police_banner.jpg\" alt=\"ISP Indiana State Police side\" width=\"701\" height=\"160\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-94211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ISP_Indiana_State_Police_banner.jpg 701w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ISP_Indiana_State_Police_banner-300x68.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ISP_Indiana_State_Police_banner-150x34.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ISP_Indiana_State_Police_banner-696x160.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During a focused patrol initiative on Friday night, March 6, 2026, Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post dedicated approximately four hours to conducting traffic enforcement and identifying criminal activity throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Indiana State Police news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Friday Night Targeted Patrol Nets Four Drug Related Arrest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 9, 2026) \u2013 During a focused patrol initiative on Friday night, March 6, 2026, Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post dedicated approximately four hours to conducting traffic enforcement and identifying criminal activity throughout Fort Wayne. The operation began with targeted efforts in the area of Goshen Road and Coliseum Boulevard. As the detail progressed, patrol coverage expanded into additional neighborhoods across the city.<\/p>\n<p>Despite challenging weather conditions, the proactive enforcement effort resulted in dozens of traffic warnings and twelve traffic-related arrests. Notably, Troopers\u2019 pro-active approach also led to four drug-related arrests, reflecting their commitment to enhancing roadway safety and disrupting criminal activity.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne District Commander, Lt. Corey Culler stated, \u201cOur Troopers continue to demonstrate the value of proactive policing. Their dedication, even in difficult conditions, directly contributes to safer streets and a safer community for everyone.\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/trooper_noone.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana State Police Trooper Chris Noone. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='75fcc3ff281fc6de3362273788018b0a' data-image-id=\"5205\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/trooper_noone.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_trooper_noone.jpg\" data-title=\"ISP Trooper Chris Noone\" data-description=\"Indiana State Police Trooper Chris Noone. 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