Six arrested for OVI overnight as part of police operation

Police stopped 119 vehicles during the Circle Toledo enforcement initiative spearheaded by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Police agencies from the Toledo Metropolitan area, including Wood, Lucas and Fulton counties, staged the enforcement effort from Friday at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m. today (Sept. 5).

Six drivers were arrested for Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated Police issued 29 other citations including five seat belt citations.

According to the highway patrol, the goal of Circle Toledo is to increase public awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving as well as to remove impaired drivers from the road.