Oswego Police Arrest Summary for Super Bowl Weekend

Increased enforcement efforts target impaired and reckless driving during major sporting event.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The New York State Police will conduct a special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign over Super Bowl weekend, funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. The increased patrols and checkpoints aim to crack down on impaired and reckless driving during the high-traffic holiday period.

Why it matters

Super Bowl weekend is historically one of the busiest times of year for law enforcement, with a spike in drunk driving incidents and other traffic violations. The STOP-DWI campaign is an annual effort to improve public safety and reduce accidents and fatalities during this period.

The details

The enhanced enforcement will include additional patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and targeted efforts to identify and apprehend impaired and reckless drivers. Officers will be on the lookout for speeding, distracted driving, and other dangerous behaviors in addition to intoxicated drivers.

  • The enforcement campaign will run from February 11-12, 2026, covering the Super Bowl weekend period.

The players

New York State Police

The state law enforcement agency responsible for conducting the STOP-DWI campaign and increased patrols over Super Bowl weekend.

Governor's Traffic Safety Committee

The state organization that provides funding and oversight for traffic safety initiatives like the STOP-DWI enforcement effort.

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What’s next

The Oswego Police Department will coordinate closely with the New York State Police to support the STOP-DWI campaign and ensure the safety of local residents and visitors during the Super Bowl festivities.

The takeaway

The annual STOP-DWI crackdown is a critical public safety measure to deter impaired and reckless driving during one of the busiest and most high-risk times of year on New York's roads and highways.