Unrestrained Children Found In Cargo Area of U-haul Van KSP has reported that on Tuesday evening, at approximately 6:19 PM, Troopers Jason Adkison and Jonathan Johnson conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 65 near the 40 mile marker in Warren County. According to a press release, Post 3 dispatch had received a complaint on the vehicle, a U-haul box van, which according to the caller, contained unrestrained children in the cargo area.
Through investigation, it was determined that the operator, Adam C. Smith (28) of Newark, OH, along with a passenger, Thora Thornton (female-19) also of Newark, OH had rented the cargo van earlier in the day, according to KSP. The cargo van was reportedly not equipped with passenger seating for additional occupants in the cab portion of the vehicle. Two juvenile passengers, which were found to be relatives of Thornton’s, were located in the rear cargo area of the van, and were unrestrained. Both juveniles were uninjured when troopers established contact with them, according to KSP. Troopers’ Adkison and Johnson arrested Smith and Thornton on scene, where they were ultimately lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail. They were charged with the following: Adam C. Smith Criminal Abuse 1st degree Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 1st offense Possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle prohibited Speeding Booster seat violations Failure to wear seatbelts License to be in possession Thora S. Thornton Criminal Abuse 1st degree The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by Trooper Jason Adkison. He was assisted on the scene by Trooper Jonathan Johnson.
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