Traffic stop leads to arrest of Mount Carmel man on multiple charges

On July 14, 2020, at 9:46 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Bryce Jutzi Black 2013 Chrysler passenger car traveling 60 mph in a 30 mph zone on County Road 100 North near Lyle Station Road. Upon turning on the vehicle Deputy Jutzi advised he observed the vehicle run the stop sign at CR 100 North and Lyle Station Road and pull into a nearby residence. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Jutzi learned that the driver had fled the vehicle. While searching the area he found 44-year-old Gregory Davis of Mount Carmel hiding behind a residence. Deputy Jutzi was able to detain Mr. Davis and upon speaking with him Deputy Jutzi detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage. At that point Deputy Jutzi began a roadside DUI investigation. During the investigation Mr. Davis was aggressive and uncooperative. Upon searching the vehicle officers found 34 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Jutzi placed Mr. Davis into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Davis was charged with Dealing in a Controlled Substance, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and Resisting Law Enforcement. Mr. Davis has since posted a $1500 bond.

Assisting Deputy Jutzi in his investigation were officers from the Indiana State Police, Princeton Police Department, Haubstadt Police Department, and Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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