NASHUA – On Sept. 15, state troopers, in concert with the Nashua Police Department, conducted a high visibility patrol on Everett Turnpike.

The purpose of the patrol was to focus on impaired and aggressive driving. According to police, the patrol resulted in 83 vehicles being stopped and eight arrests being made. Three drivers were reportedly clocked at more than 105 miles per hour. In one case, children were found to be in the vehicle.

The following individuals were placed under arrest:

David Goodall, 25, of Chelmsford, Mass – DWI

Jonathan Velez, 40, of Bedford – Aggravated DWI and Reckless Driving

Vivian Vargas, 27, of Nashua – Reckless Driving and Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Unidentified juvenile of Nashua – Driving without a License

Cory Larochelle, 33, of Lowell, Mass. – Reckless Driving

Juan Padilla Escobar, 20, of Nashua – Driving without a License

Valentina Pikulik, 26, of Manchester – Aggravated DWI and DWI-Subsequent Offense

Benedy Abreu, 35, of Haverhill – Reckless Driving

An increased number of patrols will continue on Everett Turnpike and across the state throughout the fall season. Drivers are reminded to follow the rules of the road and drive responsibly.