Troopers arrest 15 impaired drivers during boys state basketball

Nebraska State Troopers removed 15 impaired drivers from the road during the boys state basketball tournament, resulting from a special enforcement effort including troopers across the state.

From Wednesday, March 12, through Saturday, March 15, troopers arrested 15 people for driving under the influence. Troopers also stopped 19 drivers for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more.

“Congratulations to all the teams who claimed state titles, and to all teams that made it to this year’s state tournaments,” said Colonel John Bolduc, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “Thank you to all th...