On March 11, 2020, at 6:16 p.m. Deputy Bryce Jutzi conducted a traffic stop on a White 2016 Kia for speeding on US 41 in Fort Branch. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Jutzi detected the odor of burnt Marijuana and began a roadside investigation. During that investigation 74 grams of Marijuana, Digital Scales, and illegal drug paraphernalia were seized. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Jutzi placed 21-year-old Devon Cole of Evansville into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Cole was charged with Dealing in Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He has since posted a $470 bond.
Assisting Deputy Jutzi in his investigation was Deputy U.B. Smith and Haubstadt Officer Jeremy Volk.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
