HICKORY, KY (May 2, 2017) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for April is
as follows;
Criminal Cases Opened……………………………………… 91
Criminal Arrests………………………………………………. 205
Citations Written…………………………………………… 1,310
Speed……………………………………………….. 355
Seatbelt……………………………………………… 219
Child Restraint………………………………………. 27
Collisions Investigated………………………………………. 44
Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP)……………………. 1
Calls for Service…………………………………………….. 749
DUI Arrests……………………………………………………… 34
Throughout the month, Troopers from the Mayfield Kentucky State Police Post
conducted traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 1 District. KSP utilizes traffic
safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists and to provide a deterrent for
those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide a highly visible, public
safety service focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate
registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers.
Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.
For traffic safety checkpoint locations in your area, you may refer to the web site:
www.kentuckystatepolice.org/posts/press/post1_checkpoints.html<http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/posts/press/post1_checkpoints.html>
Through May 1, 2017, preliminary results show there have been twenty people killed
on the roadways in the Post 1 District: seven victims were not wearing seatbelts,
two fatalities involved the suspected use of alcohol or drugs and two pedestrians
were struck and killed.
Kentucky State Police, Post 1, covers the 11 counties of Ballard, Calloway,
Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg.
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the
Kentucky State Police, toll-free, at 1-800-222-5555 Callers may remain anonymous and
should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel, and license
number if possible.
Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available
for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of
charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
