On August 15, 2020, at 3:38 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a Blue Passenger Van that was traveling Southbound and was all over the roadway of I69 near State Road 168. Deputy Bryce Jutzi was also traveling Southbound and was flagged down by another motorist. This motorist alerted Deputy Jutzi to a Gray 2007 Dodge Caravan that he was approaching. Deputy Jutzi then pulled behind the vehicle and began to observe their driving behavior. While behind the vehicle he observed that the driver of the vehicle was unable to maintain their speed. At that point Deputy Jutzi conducted a traffic stop and began a roadside investigation. Upon speaking with the driver 46-year-old Brian Collins of Hazleton he detected the odor of alcohol. Deputy Jutzi continued his investigation before taking Mr. Collins into custody and transporting him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Collins was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Driving While Suspended/Prior, and a Writ Of Attachment. He has since posted a $1500 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
