Driver Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Meth
Posey County – Last night at approximately 10:54, Trooper Brent Gramig was patrolling SR 62 when he observed a vehicle with an expired temporary tag. Gramig stopped the driver of the vehicle on Lakeview Drive at SR 62. The driver was identified as Michelle Wiggins, 40, of Mt. Vernon. While talking to Wiggins, Trooper Gramig detected an odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. A search revealed a small plastic bag containing meth between the driver’s seat and center console. A series of field sobriety tests revealed Wiggins was impaired. Further investigation revealed she was under the influence of meth. Wiggins was arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
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Michelle Wiggins, 40, Mt. Vernon, IN
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Possession of Meth, Level 6 Felony
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Driving While Intoxicated (Meth), Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Trooper Brent Gramig, Indiana State Police
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