MCPD Arrests Evansville Man On DUI-Drugs Charge

On 1/24/22, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Carter M. Coffman, age 18, of Evansville, Indiana, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop in the 700 block of Oak Street.  Prior to the stop, the arresting officer observed Coffman commit a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code.  In contacting Coffman, the officer suspected impairment due to his demeanor and appearance.  Coffman submitted to testing through a roadside sobriety check, where the officer observed several clues to indicate impairment.  Coffman was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash General Hospital for DUI processing.  A search of Coffman’s vehicle led to the discovery of the Schedule III narcotic Buprenorphine/Naloxone with no prescription present.  Coffman was processed and later released on a Notice to Appear in court.