HICKORY, KY (April 2, 2019) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for March is as follows;
Criminal Cases Opened……………………………………… 71
Criminal Arrests………………………………………………. 231
Citations Written……………………………………………. 1067
Speed…………………………………………………… 343
Seatbelt…………………………………………………. 92
Child Restraint………………………………………. 13
Collisions Investigated……………………………………… 31
Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP)………………… 0
Calls for Service…………………………………………….. 470
DUI Arrests……………………………………………………… 19
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:
http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post-1/post-1-road-check-locations
Through April 2, 2019, preliminary results show there have been twelve people killed on the roadways in the Post 1 District. Of the twelve, one fatality was a pedestrian; five were not wearing a seatbelt, and one was suspected of using alcohol.
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.