Saturation Patrols Keeping Roads Safer

Last updated on Monday, March 23, 2015

(EVANSVILLE) - Between 8:00-11:00 last night, Indiana State Police conducted a saturation patrol targeting dangerous and impaired drivers.

During the three-hour period troopers issued three traffic tickets, 12 warnings and arrested one impaired driver.

Arrested and Charged:

42-year-old David Gordon of Evansville, IN - Driving While Intoxicated - Refusal, Class C Misdemeanor

Gordon was taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Also in Knox County - Between 2:30 and 4:30 this morning, during the two hour period troopers issued four traffic tickets, six warnings and arrested two impaired drivers. Both drivers were taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charged:

42-year-old Shawnna M. Christian of Boonville - Driving While Intoxicated - Refusal, Class C Misdemeanor
45-year-old San Juan Gonzales of Washington - Driving While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor, Possession of Meth, Level 6 Felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Officers:

Trooper John Davis
Trooper Hunter Manning

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.

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