State Police Busy During Thunder
By: Web Producer
Updated: July 1, 2008
News Release:
From: Indiana State Police
State Police keep busy during Evansville Thunder on the Ohio
Vanderburgh County - With thousands of people visiting the downtown area during the Evansville Thunder on the Ohio, Indiana State Police increased patrols in attempt to keep area roadways safe. Lieutenant Dennis Marshall, Commander of the Evansville District, utilized 17 troopers and their unmarked Ford Mustangs to target aggressive and dangerous drivers along I-64, I-164, U.S. 41 and the Lloyd Expressway. During the three day period, troopers issued 819 traffic tickets, most of those violations being for speeding. “We will continue to increase our patrols throughout this holiday weekend,” said Marshall.
Weekend Activity:
Moving Violation Tickets………...597
Seat Belt Tickets………………….174
Child Restraint Tickets…………….13
Motorcycle Speed Citations………...9
Driving While Intoxicated Arrests….1
Driving While Suspended Arrests…..8
Other Tickets Issued…………….....17
Total……………………………….819
Warnings Issued…………………….95
