Salem, N.H. – Two men were arrested during a Labor Day enforcement campaign on Interstate 93 after one was allegedly found impaired and another was allegedly clocked at speeds exceeding 130 mph, according to New Hampshire State Police.
Troopers conducted 104 traffic stops Monday as part of the Special Enforcement Unit’s high-visibility patrols, which included aerial monitoring. Authorities said 48 drivers were observed traveling at 90 mph or faster, with nine allegedly driving recklessly at more than 100 mph.
At about 7:28 a.m., Trooper Sam Provenza stopped a vehicle after its driver failed to move over for police and was allegedly swerving. The driver, identified as Robert L. Kelley Jr., 57, of Windham, was determined to be impaired, police said. He was arrested and transported to Windham Police Department, later released, and is scheduled to appear in Salem District Court on Sept. 25. Charges include DWI, open container, violating the Move Over law, and lane control violations.
Roughly 45 minutes later, Sgt. Jay LaPointe, working as an aircraft observer, spotted a red sports car on I-93 traveling 115 mph and later accelerating to 131 mph. Ground units stopped the vehicle, driven by Joseph Cummings, 24, of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Cummings was arrested on reckless driving charges and released with an Oct. 16 court date in Salem District Court.
State police said the Special Enforcement Unit focuses on reducing highway crashes through technology, aerial support, and saturation patrols. Troopers reminded drivers to follow posted speed limits and avoid impaired driving to ensure road safety.
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