VIGO COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana State Police (ISP) reported an inspection of a big rig led to an arrest.
The incident occurred on Friday night, March 6, at approximately 7:10 p.m. An ISP trooper was working on Interstate 70 near the 7-mile marker when he observed a semi truck that was exceeding the posted speed limit, traveling 80 mph in a 60 mph zone.
ISP stopped the truck, driven by Alex Brown, 33, of Killeen, Texas. ISP stated that suspicious activity was immediately detected. Additionally, West Terre Haute Police was contacted and a free air sniff was conducted by a K-9, prompting a search of the vehicle by ISP. During the search, several substances were located including marijuana, synthetic urine and a loaded handgun.
ISP says further investigation revealed that Brown displayed signs of impairment. Police say Brown refused to submit to field sobriety test and a certified chemical test. He was arrested and taken to the Vigo County Jail where he is currently being held.
He is facing the following charges:
- Weapon in Possession of a Violent Felon, Felony 4
- Possession of Synthetic Urine, Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor
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