Full Notification

On November 12, 2017, at 3:44 a.m. Deputy Ben Kiesel observed a Silver 2003Toyota Celica traveling at unusually low speed on US 41 near Fort Branch. Upon following the vehicle into town Deputy Kiesel observed the vehicle fail to signal a turn, and initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Mulberry and Hull Street in Fort Branch. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Kiesel identified the driver as 19 year old Cejay Hardy of Princeton. While speaking with Mr. Hardy Deputy Kiesel detected the odor of burnt Marijuana coming from the vehicle and began a roadside investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Kiesel transported Mr. Hardy to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $450 bond.

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