Spencer County – Last night, October 2nd, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Trooper Andrew Recker was patrolling I64 in Spencer County when he stopped the driver of a gray Jeep for driving 97 mph in a 70 mph zone. The driver was identified as David S. Yates, of Louisville, KY. Yates displayed signs of being impaired and failed field sobriety tests. Yates became uncooperative and refused a chemical test. A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted by other troopers. Troopers located a 9 mm handgun, suspected marijuana, paraphernalia, and open alcoholic beverage containers. Yates was transported to the Spencer County jail where he is being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges-
David S. Yates, 39, Louisville, KY
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon – Level 4 Felony
Obstruction – Level 6 Felony
OWI - Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
Reckless Driving – Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer – Trooper Andrew Recker
Assisting Officers – Trooper Jonathan Villanueva and Trooper Andrew Jones
Assisting Agency – Dubois County Sheriff’s Office and Jasper Police Department
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
