On December 14, 2024, at 3:08 a.m. Gibson County Deputies Michael Bates and Levi Sims observed a vehicle speeding on US 41 near County Road 600 South. Upon stopping the vehicle, a Silver 2024 Honda Civic Deputy Bates approached the vehicle and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver 23 year old Michael Smith of Bicknell. At that point Deputy Bates began a roadside DUI investigation. Once the investigation was completed Mr. Smith was placed into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
