On March 13, 2020 at 6 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting that there was a “dump truck” that was driving all over the roadway on US 41 near State Road 168. Sgt. John Fischer located the vehicle traveling northbound in the middle of the roadway on US 41 and conducted a traffic stop near County Road 300 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Sgt. Fischer identified the driver as 56-year-old Robert Griest of Evansville, Indiana. Upon speaking with Mr. Griest Sgt. Fischer believed the driver to be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point he began a roadside investigation. During the investigation Mr. Griest was found to be in possession of Methamphetamines. At the conclusion of his investigation Sgt Fischer placed Mr. Griest into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Griest was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Possession of Methamphetamines. He has since posted a $750 bond.

Assisting Sgt. Fischer in his investigation was Deputy Michael Rose.

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