Daviess County (Cannelburg): A Vincennes woman was arrested this afternoon for reasons beyond the infraction she was pulled over for.
At approximately 1:25 P.M., Senior Trooper Jarrod Lents and Trooper Samuel Gillespie were patrolling US 50 near County Road 900 East in Cannelburg, when they observed a silver 2000 Chevrolet Impala traveling at 78 miles per hour in a 50 mile per hour zone. After pulling over the Chevrolet and speaking with the driver, Brittany Smith, 29, Vincennes, Troopers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed that Smith was in possession of marijuana. Troopers also learned that Smith had operated her vehicle under the influence of methamphetamine, marijuana, and opiates. Smith was placed into custody and lodged, without incident, in the Daviess County Jail.
The Indiana State Police remains committed to removing dangerous and impaired drivers from Indiana roadways. If a dangerous or reckless driver is observed, please dial 911 immediately. Be ready to provide to dispatch operators your location and a description of the vehicle in question, as well as the reckless manner in which it is being driven.
Arrested and Charges:
Brittany Smith, 29
135 North 8th Street, Vincennes, IN
- Operating While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Level 6 Felony
- Operating While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor
- Possession of Marijuana with a Prior Conviction, Class A Misdemeanor
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Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
