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Jul 12, 2019, 15:00 ET Pennsylvania State Police Seizes More Than $11 Million in Illegal Drugs in the Second Quarter of 2019

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $11,415,911 worth of heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the second...

Jul 09, 2019, 09:15 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Independence Day Holiday Enforcement Results

Members of the Pennsylvania State Police made 607 arrests for driving under the influence and issued 12,218 speeding citations during the five-day...

Jun 06, 2019, 13:30 ET Colonel Robert Evanchick Confirmed as Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that Colonel Robert Evanchick has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as the 23rd...

May 29, 2019, 10:05 ET Nine Killed in Memorial Day Holiday Crashes Investigated by Pennsylvania State Police

Members of the Pennsylvania State Police investigated 755 traffic crashes during the four-day Memorial Day holiday driving period, from May 24...

May 13, 2019, 09:45 ET PSP, PennDOT Focus on Seat Belt Safety, Enforcement With 'Click It or Ticket' Mobilization

With Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer travel season, less than two weeks away, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and...

May 03, 2019, 10:35 ET Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 103 New Troopers

Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced today that 103 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to...

May 02, 2019, 11:19 ET Pennsylvania State Police Honors Sacrifice of Fallen Troopers at Memorial Ceremony

Hundreds of active-duty and retired Pennsylvania State Police troopers from throughout the commonwealth gathered with friends, family, and community...

Apr 03, 2019, 09:35 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations

The Pennsylvania State Police announced the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests resulting from such...

Feb 14, 2019, 10:27 ET Pennsylvania State Police Enforces Travel Restrictions During February Storm

Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers across the state worked throughout Tuesday's winter storm to keep traffic moving and travelers safe. In...

Feb 01, 2019, 10:55 ET Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 96 New Troopers

Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced today that 96 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to...

Jan 14, 2019, 10:48 ET Pennsylvania State Police Seizes Illegal Drugs Valued at Nearly $17 Million in the Fourth Quarter of 2018

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $16,982,054 worth of cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, and other...

Jan 02, 2019, 12:56 ET Pennsylvania State Police: New Year's Holiday Weekend Saw Fewer Crash Investigations, More DUI Arrests Compared to 2018

Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) arrested 406 people for driving under the influence during the four-day New Year's holiday enforcement ...

Dec 27, 2018, 11:09 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Christmas Holiday Enforcement Results

Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers arrested 330 people for driving under the influence during the four-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 22...

Dec 14, 2018, 10:05 ET Wolf Administration Works to Keep Heroin, Fentanyl Out of PA Communities

As part of Stop Overdoses in PA: Get Help Now Week, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Evanchick, Acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP),...

Nov 27, 2018, 10:05 ET State Police Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Results

The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 1,116 crashes during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday driving period from Nov. 21 through Nov. 25, 2018....

Nov 19, 2018, 12:58 ET Wolf Administration Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Sober During Holiday Travel Period

As Pennsylvanians look ahead to Thanksgiving and the beginning of the busy holiday travel season, representatives from safety partners Pennsylvania...

Oct 12, 2018, 12:55 ET Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 99 New Troopers

Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced today that 99 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to...

Oct 09, 2018, 11:53 ET State Police Updates Pennsylvania's Ten Most Wanted List

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently released its updated Ten Most Wanted List. There are five new additions to the list, taking the places...

Aug 29, 2018, 10:05 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces 2017 DUI Arrest Totals

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that troopers made 19,963 driving-under-the-influence (DUI) arrests in 2017, which reflects a 1...

May 30, 2018, 10:18 ET Three Killed in Memorial Day Holiday Crashes Investigated by State Police

Pennsylvania State Troopers investigated 787 traffic crashes during the four-day Memorial Day holiday driving period, from May 25 through May 28,...

Apr 11, 2018, 10:00 ET State Police Seek Youth Camp Applicants

The Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania American Legion are seeking applicants for "State Police Youth Week," a summer leadership camp...

Apr 09, 2018, 01:55 ET Pennsylvania State Police Confiscate Heroin, Other Dangerous Drugs Valued at Nearly $6 Million in the First Quarter of 2018

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers seized $5,717,553 worth of drugs — including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and...

Mar 06, 2018, 02:15 ET Pennsylvania State Police to Participate in 'Stop the Bleed' Training

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that the department is partnering with the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) to...

Jan 03, 2018, 11:29 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Fewer DUI Arrests, More Crash Investigations Over New Year's Holiday Weekend

Pennsylvania State Troopers arrested 284 people for driving under the influence during the three-day New Year's holiday from Dec. 30, 2017 through...

Dec 28, 2017, 08:45 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Christmas Holiday Enforcement Results

Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers arrested 243 people for driving under the influence during the three-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 23...