Gibson County – Wednesday night, March 12, at approximately 9:18 p.m., Trooper Hurley stopped the driver of a Chevrolet Impala on I-69 near the SR 168 exit for not having a front bumper and for a defective taillight. When Trooper Hurley approached the vehicle, he detected an odor of burnt cannabis and observed a glass smoking device containing suspected marijuana on the center console. The driver was identified as Trinity Duncan, 21, of Evansville. She also displayed signs of impairment. The passenger was identified as her boyfriend, Christopher Conlee, 23, of Evansville. Trooper Hurley also observed their two small children in the rear passenger seat. A loaded pistol with a 30-round magazine was also located on the floor in the rear passenger area. Further investigation concluded that Duncan was intoxicated. Duncan and Conlee were both transported to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. The Indiana Department of Child Services took custody of the two children. Toxicology is pending.
Arrested and Charges:
Trinity Duncan, 21, Evansville
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Passenger Less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony
Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
Christopher Conlee, 23, Evansville
Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Trooper Tanner Hurley, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper Cummings and Trooper Kincaid