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Apr 23, 2019, 09:15 ET Pennsylvania State Police Makes Nearly 400 DUI Arrests Over Spring Holiday Weekend

The Pennsylvania State Police arrested 396 people for driving under the influence over the spring holiday weekend, from April 19 through April 21,...

Apr 12, 2019, 10:45 ET Pennsylvania State Police Seizes Illegal Drugs Valued at More Than $14 Million in the First Quarter of 2019

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $14,190,683 worth of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and other prohibited drugs in ...

Jan 24, 2019, 08:30 ET Pennsylvania State Police Enforces Travel Restrictions During Winter Storm Harper

Pennsylvania State Police troopers were out in force over the weekend, working to keep travelers safe during Winter Storm Harper. In addition to...

Sep 18, 2018, 09:15 ET State Police Bolster Support to Pennsylvania Schools During 2018-2019 School Year

With the goal of serving as a community resource and to support safe learning environments, Governor Tom Wolf and Acting Pennsylvania State Police...

Jul 18, 2018, 09:45 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Quarterly Firearm Purchase Denial Investigations

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

Jul 13, 2018, 12:45 ET Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 95 New Troopers

Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced today that 95 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to...

Jul 12, 2018, 10:15 ET State Police Seizes Heroin, Other Illegal Drugs Valued at Over $7 Million in the Second Quarter of 2018

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $7,050,174 worth of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and other prohibited drugs in...

Jul 06, 2018, 15:20 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Independence Day Holiday Enforcement Results

During the three-day Fourth of July holiday driving period, which took place July 3 through July 5, Pennsylvania State Police troopers investigated a ...

Jun 19, 2018, 10:00 ET Pennsylvania State Police Launches Body Camera Pilot Program

Acting Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Lieutenant Colonel Robert Evanchick announced this week that the department has deployed its...

May 14, 2018, 08:30 ET PSP, PennDOT Focus on Summer Driving Safety With 'Click It or Ticket' Mobilization

With Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season approaching, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Pennsylvania Department of...

May 02, 2018, 11:30 ET Fallen Troopers Remembered at Pennsylvania State Police Day Memorial Ceremony

Friends, families, and community members joined hundreds of current and retired troopers from across the commonwealth at the Pennsylvania State...

Apr 25, 2018, 11:46 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Quarterly Firearm Purchase Denial Investigations

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

Apr 03, 2018, 10:30 ET Pennsylvania State Police Investigates Five Fatal Crashes Over Holiday Weekend

Six people were killed in five crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police from March 30 through April 1, 2018. Alcohol was a factor in at...

Mar 23, 2018, 12:00 ET Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 92 New Troopers

Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced today that 92 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops...

Mar 22, 2018, 11:58 ET Pennsylvania State Police Target Illegal Weapons, Drugs During '6-State Trooper Project' Enforcement Initiative

The Pennsylvania State Police recently participated in the 6-State Trooper Project, a three-day enforcement campaign with an emphasis on criminal...

Mar 09, 2018, 11:45 ET Pennsylvania State Police Enforces Travel Restrictions During Dangerous Winter Storm

As Wednesday's nor'easter battered the eastern part of the state, members of the Pennsylvania State Police were out in force on the roadways,...

Jan 31, 2018, 09:30 ET State Police Looking for Equine Donations

The Pennsylvania State Police is once again looking for a few good horses. The force's 26-horse mounted patrol unit is seeking donations of horses to ...

Jan 11, 2018, 10:00 ET Pennsylvania State Police Seize Heroin, Other Prohibited Drugs Valued at Nearly $15 Million in the Fourth Quarter of 2017

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $14,747,304 in heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other...

Dec 22, 2017, 10:00 ET Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 97 New Troopers

Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced today that 97 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops...

Dec 12, 2017, 09:15 ET Pennsylvania State Police Reminds Motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Holiday Season

With the festive holiday party season in full swing, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is teaming up with 10,000 law enforcement agencies...

Oct 17, 2017, 14:46 ET Pennsylvania State Police to Participate in 'Operation Safe Stop'

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will partner tomorrow, October 18, with PennDOT, school districts, student transportation agencies, and local law ...

Oct 11, 2017, 10:08 ET State Police Seize Heroin, Other Prohibited Drugs Valued at More Than $7 Million in the Third Quarter of 2017

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $7,408,050 in heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other prohibited drugs...

Aug 15, 2017, 10:00 ET Pennsylvania State Police to Participate in National 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Impaired Driving Crackdown

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will join in the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA)...

Jul 05, 2017, 14:27 ET Pennsylvania State Police Announces Independence Day Weekend Enforcement Results

During the four-day Fourth of July holiday driving period, which took place July 1 through July 4, Pennsylvania State Police troopers investigated a...

Jun 20, 2017, 13:52 ET PA State Police Commissioner Urges Budget Action

As the Pennsylvania State Police prepares for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker calls on lawmakers to pass a comprehensive,...