Posey County Woman Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Posey: At approximately 9:03 this morning, Trooper Brent Gramig was patrolling in Mt. Vernon when he stopped the driver of a 2005 Nissan at Vine and 9th Street for failing to signal. During the traffic stop the driver provided her identity; but for various reasons, Trooper Gramig believed she was giving false information. The driver was also impaired. It was later determined the driver did give false information about her identity. She was identified as Patricia Groves, 35, of Evansville. A wanted checked revealed she had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Vanderburgh County for failure to appear. Further investigation revealed she was under the influence of opiates and benzodiazepines. She was taken to the Posey County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
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Patricia Groves, 35, 707 Schissler Road, Evansville, IN (Residence is in Posey County)
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Driving While Intoxicated (Drugs), Class A Misdemeanor
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Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor
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False Informing, Class B Misdemeanor
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Outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant (Vanderburgh County)
Arresting Officer: Trooper Brent Gramig, Indiana State Police
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