On April 9, 2025, at 11:56 p.m., Owensville Town Marshal Steven Parker conducted a traffic stop on a White 2016 Toyota SUV for speeding on State Road 65 near Evening Song Lane. Upon approaching the vehicle Officer Parker detected the odor of Marijuana. At that point, assisting officer, Deputy Michael Bates began a roadside OWI investigation on the driver, 30-year-old Cage Willis of Mount Carmel. Once the investigation was completed Deputy Bates transported Mr. Willis to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
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