Erratic and Impaired Driver Stopped by Off-Duty Trooper
Vanderburgh: Last night at approximately 9:25, off-duty Trooper Michael Finney stopped the driver of a 1995 Chevrolet S-10 on Green River Road at Millersburg Road for driving erratically. When Trooper Finney approached the vehicle he detected a strong odor of marijuana and observed signs of impairment. The driver was identified as Brandyn McCoy, 18, of Elberfeld. Trooper’s Alexander Welsh and Ross Rafferty arrived to assist. Troopers found approximately 48 grams of marijuana, a marijuana cigar that McCoy was smoking and a digital scale. McCoy was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail.
Arrested and Charges:
- Brandyn McCoy, 18, Elberfeld, IN
1.Possession of Marijuana
2.Possession of Paraphernalia
3.Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Marijuana)
Arresting Officer: Trooper Ross Rafferty, Indiana State Poliice
Assisting Officers: Trooper Michael Finney and Trooper Alexander Welsh
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