On July 16, 2021, at 9:11 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Brian Naas conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2017 Toyota Pickup for an equipment violation in the 200 block of South Mill Street in Owensville. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Naas detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver 25-year-old Austin Elpers of Evansville. At that point Deputy Naas began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Naas placed Mr. Elpers into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Elpers was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Naas in his investigation was officers from the Haubstadt and Fort Branch Police Departments as well as Deputy Bryce Jutzi of the 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.
