On December 27, 2020, at 1:47 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a possible impaired driver driving a Silver Chevy Silverado with Kentucky plates on South Main Street in Princeton, Indiana. Deputy Smith located the vehicle in the 1000 block of South Main Street and observed 58-year-old James Mattingly of Evansville slumped over the steering wheel. Upon speaking with Mr. Mattingly Deputy Smith detected the overwhelming odor of an alcoholic beverage. At that point Deputy Smith began a roadside DUI investigation. During Deputy Smith’s investigation Mr. Mattingly was transported to Gibson General Hospital for a certified blood test. Mr. Mattingly tested .34 and upon being medically cleared by Deaconess Gibson Hospital he was transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Mattingly was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted bond.
Assisting Deputy Smith in his investigation was Deputy Jennifer Robb.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
