VINCENNES – Friday night, April 14, at approximately 11:35 p.m., Trooper Hurley was patrolling Gregg Park in Vincennes when he observed the driver of a Chevrolet driving at a high rate of speed with several bystanders present. The speed limit inside the park is posted at 10 mph. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was identified as a 16-year-old Vincennes male. The driver displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Troopers also found an open alcohol container inside the 16-year-old’s vehicle. Further investigation revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content of .12%. The juvenile was released to a family member and Juvenile Probation was contacted.
The juvenile is facing the following charges:
- Driving While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor
- Possession of Alcohol, Class C Misdemeanor
- Criminal Recklessness, Class B Misdemeanor
Shortly after troopers stopped the 16-year-old for driving in the park at a high speed, they made contact with another driver, Fantasy Brower, 44, of Vincennes. Brower also displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed she had a blood alcohol content of .19%. She was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail.
Arrested and Charge:
- Fantasy Brower, 44, of Vincennes, IN
- Driving While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officers: Trooper Tanner Hurley and Trooper Brock Buchanan
Assisting Officer: Trooper Blake Marsee