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On February 22, 2025, at 3:12 p.m. Deputy Eric Powell observed a Silver Toyota Tacoma traveling Southbound on Interstate 69 in excess of 100 mph.  Deputy Powell was able to stop the vehicle near State Road 168 and upon approaching the vehicle he identified the driver as 23 year old Kelvin Rivera of Evansville.  During a brief roadside investigation Mr. Rivera was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Reckless Driving and Operator Never Having Received a Valid License.  Three other individuals inside the vehicle were released at the scene. 
 
Deputy Powell was assisted in his investigation by Deputies Shawn Holmes, Wyatt Hunt, Riley Farmer, James Tucker, and Sgt. Loren Barchett. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.