Author Archives: Brian Joslyn
MADD “Tie One On For Safety” Campaign Raises Drunk Driving Awareness
The Ohio State Office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), and other safety advocates joined on November 17 to launch MADD’s annual “Tie One On For Safety®” campaign. The Gallipolis Daily Tribune reported on November 17 that Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) statistics showed 327 people were killed […]
Fewer Thanksgiving Traffic Deaths in Ohio, But More OVI Arrests
Perhaps the best news in the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) statistical recap of statewide reported activity over Thanksgiving weekend was that that number of traffic fatalities decreased by more than half from 2014. Following annual increased from 12 deaths in 2012 to 17 in 2013 and 23 in 2014, the nine people killed in […]
Drinking and Driving on Halloween Could Haunt You for Years
The annual Halloween Block Party in Athens, Ohio, draws thousands of people to Southeastern Ohio for several blocks of music and live entertainment. For more than 40 years, people have dressed up and partied during the Block Party typically held on the Saturday closest to Halloween. With Halloween actually falling on a Saturday this year […]
Ohio Bans Powdered Alcoholic and Caffeinated Substances
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed legislation last month that banned the sale of powdered alcohol, making it the 15th state in the nation to do so despite federal approval earlier this year. The substance, known as Palcohol, is a powdered substance that can be added to liquid drinks to make them alcoholic. Because of its […]
Alcohol and Drug Charges Prominent During ComFest in Columbus
ComFest is one of the largest organized annual events in Columbus, and each year it serves as one of the busiest times for local and state law enforcement agencies in the area. The festival, held at Goodale Park in the Victorian Village area, is aimed at gathering the community for a weekend of musical performances, […]
Influx of Visitors for Memorial Tournament Could Mean More OVI Arrests
Thousands of people have been pouring into Ohio this week for the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, and the onslaught of people could mean more drivers getting behind the wheel while under the influence. The event, which concludes this Sunday after one week of play, is a PGA Tour golf tournament played on a golf course […]
Alcohol Limit for Beer Produced in Ohio Could be Increased
The alcohol limit of beer made and sold in Ohio could increase from 12 to 21 percent if a proposed bill makes its way through the Legislature this session. State Rep. Dan Ramos has been the driving force behind the change. He originally introduced the idea into legislation in 2011. After it failed, he proposed […]
Dangers of Drinking and Driving Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the official beginning of summer for most, and this means an increase in families traveling on the roadway for picnics, vacations and parties. AAA predicts more than 1.45 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles this upcoming weekend. However, this fun holiday can be one of the most dangerous times […]
Ohio Students Create Sensor to Detect Marijuana Use in Drivers
A new device that would allow law enforcement officers to determine if a driver is under the influence of marijuana soon could be developed based on a prototype created by two University of Akron students. Mariam Crow and Kathleen Stitzlein, graduate students in biomedical engineering, won a $10,000 inventors’ award for developing the sensor that could […]
