During a weekend saturation patrol in the Jasper District, Indiana State Police took action. Troopers issued 74 traffic tickets and 281 traffic warnings, arrested six drivers for DUI, and made six drug-related arrests. Various incidents were addressed, including accidents, thefts, and more. Arrests and Charges:
Joshua Barrett, 45, Williams, IN: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Controlled Substance)
Michael Lowe, 54, Indianapolis, IN: Possession of Methamphetamine, Vehicle Theft, OWI-Prior, HTV (Habitual Traffic Violator), Possession of a Hypodermic Needle
Ward Hessig, 47, Santa Claus, IN: OWI
Zacharain Masden, 40, French Lick, IN: OWI (Controlled Substance), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia
Ron Johnson, Coffeeville, AL: OWI (Controlled Substance), Possession of Marijuana
Thomas Rauscher, 62, Jasper, IN: OWI Endangerment, OWI (Refusal)
Brandy Bruno, 45, Montgomery, IN: OWI Endangerment, OWI (Refusal)