Full Notification

On May 31, 2025, at 4:20 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of an abandoned vehicle near the intersection of County Road 550 South and County Road 175 West.  Deputy Levi Sims was dispatched to the area and located a Black 1992 Jeep with a boat and trailer attached to it.  Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Sims located 34-year-old Joshua Alvey unconscious behind the wheel of the vehicle.  Upon speaking with Mr. Alvey Deputy Sims detected clues that he was under the influence of an unknown intoxicant.  At that point Deputy Sims began a roadside OWI investigation.  At the conclusion of the investigation Deputy Sims placed Mr. Alvey into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail.  Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Alvey was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. 
 
Deputy Michael Bates assisted Deputy Sims in his investigation.
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.