(Harrisburg, PA) – Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrests of 492 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during a recent two-day detail known as “Operation Nighthawk.” The enforcement initiative marked its 20th anniversary last weekend with a statewide campaign.
State Police Troop P, which is headquarted in Towanda, PA, reported 17 arrests for DUI and 132 warnings.
Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Contacts | Citations | Warnings | Other Criminal Arrests |
| 2022 Troop P | 492 17 | 6,286 228 | 2,219 100 | 4,051 132 | 279 8 |
“Operation Nighthawk” teams municipal and regional police agencies with state police troopers for roving DUI enforcement patrols. To celebrate 20 years of success, this year’s statewide campaign took place at one location within every troop, excluding the turnpike stations.
The first “Operation Nighthawk” was in 2002 at Troop P, Wyoming. The enforcement initiative has received national accolades and has served as a model for similar programs in other states.
More than 400 troopers and over 200 municipal police officers were involved in the two-day operation.
Pennsylvania State Police remind motorists that DUI convictions carry fines beginning at $300, plus court costs for first offenses of general impairment. Penalties increase for repeat offenses and higher levels of impairment, up to a maximum fine of $10,000 plus prison time and a license suspension.
