On May 15, 2020, at 4:43 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of an older model Green pick up truck that was “all over the roadway” on US 41 near County Road 400 South. Deputy Garrett Tuley was in the area and observed a Green 1995 Dodge Dakota heading Northbound from County Road 300 South and upon pulling behind it he observed the vehicle cross the fog line multiple times. Upon conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of County Road 100 West and US 41 Deputy Tuley identified the driver as 42-year-old Eric Ballard of Mount Vernon and began a roadside investigation. During the investigation Deputy Tuley detected clues that Mr. Ballard may be under the influence of alcohol. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Tuley transported Mr. Ballard to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Intimidation of Law Enforcement, and Dealing in Marijuana. Mr. Ballard remains in cus tody on a $750 bond.
Assisting Deputy Tuley in his investigation was Deputy Bryce Jutzi and Princeton Officer Lincoln Edwards.
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