Troopers Make 35 DUI Arrests in Independence Day Weekend

July 9, 2026
Lincoln, NE
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 35 impaired drivers from the road over the Independence Day Weekend. 

“As America turned 250 this Independence Day weekend, our troopers and dispatchers remained vigilant to keep Nebraskans safe,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “There are many more local events on the schedule as the summer continues across Nebraska. If any of those events involve alcohol, always make sure to have a sober driver.”

This effort coincided with a national campaign, which ran from July 2 through July 6. Throughout Independence Day Weekend, troopers performed high visibility patrols and traffic control around many community gatherings, while watching for impaired drivers. 

In addition to the 35 arrests for driving under the influence, troopers also issued 596 citations for speeding. Twenty-three of those speeders were driving over 100 miles per hour. Troopers also issued citations for driving under suspension (34), open alcohol container (27), minor in possession of alcohol (4), no seat belt (18), improper child restraint (11), and failure to move over (7). Troopers also performed 174 motorist assists during the campaign.

This effort was made possible thanks in part to grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Highway Safety Office.