On December 12, 20202, at 11:20 p.m. Gibson County Sheriff’s Sergeant John Fischer of the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling US 41 when he observed a Black 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan make several unsafe lane movements. Sergeant Fischer initiated a traffic stop at the Loves Truck Stop located at US 41 and County Road 1250 South. Upon approaching the vehicle, he identified the driver as 51-year-old John W. Cates of Evansville. While speaking with Mr. Cates Sergeant Fischer detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver and began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation, he placed Mr. Cates into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Cates was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $650 bond.

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