Full Notification

On April 16, 2025, at 11:59 a.m., Deputy Michael Bates conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2018 Buick Enclave for speeding on US 41 near County Road 550 South.  Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Bates identified the driver as 33-year-old Kevin Bellizi of Albion, Illinois. While speaking with Mr. Bellizi Deputy Bates detected the odor of burnt Marijuana and clues that Mr. Bellizi may be impaired.  At that point, Deputy Bates began a roadside OWI investigation.  After the investigation, Mr. Bellizi was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail, where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
 
Deputies Bryan Small and U.B. Smith assisted Deputy Bates in his investigation. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.