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On August 16, 2021, at 10:50 p.m. Indiana State Police Dispatch put out a Be On the Look Out for a vehicle traveling 25-30 mph while failing to maintain their lane of travel on Interstate 69 in Gibson County.  Deputy Naas located the vehicle, a Gray 2008 Hyundai SUV traveling 39 mph in a 70 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop at the 22 mile marker.  Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Naas identified the driver as 49-year-old Derrick Patterson of Evansville, Indiana.  While speaking with Mr. Patterson Deputy Naas detected indicators that Mr. Patterson may be under the influence.  At that point Deputy Naas began a roadside DUI investigation.  At the conclusion of his investigation, he placed Mr. Patterson into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving.  He remains in custody on a $500 bond.
 
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