A busy week of basketball in Lincoln was coupled with a busy week on Nebraska roads as teams and fans from across the state traveled for the State Basketball Tournaments. This year, both the boys and girls tournaments were held during the same week for the first time.
During the week, Nebraska State Troopers patrolled high-traffic roadways to help teams and fans travel safely. Throughout the week, troopers performed 278 motorist assists across the state.
“This was a week like we’ve never seen for state basketball,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Congratulations to all the champions, participants, and organizers of this incredible week of basketball.”
The effort also included high-visibility enforcement through the state. Troopers arrested 12 people for driving under the influence and issued 273 speeding citations, nine for no seat belt , 10 for open alcohol container, four for minor in possession of alcohol, 30 for driving under suspension and 14 for no proof of insurance.
This effort was made possible thanks in part to a grant for $15,635 from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office