On January 31, 2024, at 9:36 p.m. Deputy Wyatt Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a White 2021 Chevy Equinox for speeding on US 41 near County Road 1250 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Hunt detected clues that the driver, 45 year old Sherrie Weil of Evansville was under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point Deputy Hunt began a roadside DUI investigation that led to Ms. Weil being placed into custody. Upon being transported to the Gibson County Jail Ms. Weil was charged with Possession of a Schedule Drug, Possession of Marijuana, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Assisting Deputy Hunt in his investigation was Sgt. Loren Barchett.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
