Troopers Conduct Saturation Patrol Targeting Impaired Drivers in Knox County

Knox County – Troopers conducted a saturation patrol last night and early this morning in Knox County targeting impaired and dangerous drivers.  Between 9:00 last night and 3:00 this morning, troopers issued 8 traffic tickets, 21 warnings and arrested two drivers for drug and alcohol offenses.  Troopers also cited and released four men for possession of marijuana under 30 grams and one driver for a probation violation.

At approximately 9:30 last night, Trooper Manning stopped a vehicle for driving left of center on SR 61 near Lemons Road.  During the traffic stop it was determined the driver, Levi Hinkle, 26, of Decker, had a suspended drivers license.  During a search of the vehicle troopers found several syringes containing methamphetamine and a plastic bag containing prescription pills.

Arrested and Charges:

• Levi Hinkle, 26, Decker, IN

1. Possession of Meth, Level 6 Felony
2. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
4. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor

• Colby Deckard, 32, Wheatland, IN

1. Driving While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor

• Ryan Adams, 26, Monroe City, IN

1. Probation Violation (Warrant out of Marion County

Hinkle, Deckard and Adams were taken to the Knox County Jail where they are currently being held on bond

MEDIA: Pic 1 is Hinkle, Pic 2 is Deckard and Pic 3 is Adams

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.