Thursday, May 4, 2017, 1:28 PM
Vanderburgh County – Indiana State Police conducted a saturation patrol last night targeting impaired and dangerous drivers in Evansville. Between 4:00 and 11:00 p.m., Troopers issued 25 traffic tickets, 20 warnings, arrested three impaired drivers and arrested one driver for being a habitual traffic violator.
Arrested and Charges
Brittany Curtis, 26, Evansville
Curtis was stopped on Washington Avenue near Governor for having an expired license plate and for texting. When Trooper Campbell approached her vehicle he detected a strong odor of alcohol and marijuana. Field sobriety tests revealed Curtis was impaired, but she refused to submit to a chemical test. She was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail.
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
- Driving While Intoxicated with a Prior DUI Arrest, Class 6 Felony
Chuck Becker, 29, Evansville
Becker was involved in a two-vehicle crash at First Avenue and Diamond Avenue. Further investigation revealed Becker had a blood alcohol content of .37%. He was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail. The Evansville Police Department investigated the crash.
- Driving While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor
Amy Eaton, 35, Evansville
Eaton was stopped at Riverside Drive and Kentucky Avenue after she failed to use her turn signal when required. When Trooper Gramig approached the driver he detected signs of impairment. Field sobriety tests revealed she was impaired. She was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital where further investigation revealed she was under the influence of marijuana and meth. She was also in possession of a small amount of marijuana. Eaton was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail.
- Driving While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Robert Bowers, 54, Evansville
Bowers was stopped on SR 66 near First Avenue for a traffic violation. Further investigation by Trooper Rafferty revealed he was a Habitual Traffic Violator. He was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail.
- Habitual Traffic Violator, Class 6 Felony
The Indiana state Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Evansville District 35