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Indiana State Police-Evansville District 35-Evansville, IN
Saturday March 18th, 2017 :: 08:26 a.m. EDT

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Illinois Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving

Illinois Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving
 
Knox County – Last night at approximately 7:00, Senior Trooper Ryan Johnson was patrolling US 41 near Fireman Road when he observed a 2006 Hyundai traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. Johnson activated his radar and clocked the vehicle at 108 mph in a 60 mph zone. The vehicle was traveling in the passing lane and passed several other vehicles.  The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Chelsea Watts, 23, of Lawrenceville, IL. She was arrested for reckless driving and taken to the Knox County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.
 
Arrested and Charge:

  • Chelsea Watts, 23, Lawrenceville, IL
1.Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor
 
Arresting Officer: Senior Trooper Ryan Johnson, Indiana State Police
 
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RINGLE
 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
 
 

Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Evansville District 35-Evansville, IN
19411 U.S. 41
Evansville, IN 47725

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