POSEY CO. – Tuesday evening, December 5, Indiana State Police and Mt. Vernon Police responded to Huck’s gas station on 4th Street in Mt. Vernon about a disturbance between two males in the parking lot near the gas pumps.
Officers arrived moments later but the two people involved in the disturbance already left the scene driving a black Chevrolet Silverado and a blue Dodge Charger. Trooper Hadley left the parking lot to search for the two vehicles.
While patrolling in the area, Trooper Hadley located the two vehicles and a large group of teens in the 300 block of West 7th Street. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was identified as Rayce Liggett-Kueber, 20, of Mt. Vernon.
When officers looked inside his truck, they observed a bottle of brandy in the center console. Liggett-Kueber displayed signs of impairment and driving while intoxicated investigation led to his arrest.
During the arrest, Liggett-Kueber forcibly resisted and allegedly threatened officers. Trooper Hadley received a minor injury during the arrest.
He was transported to the Posey County Jail and is currently being held without bond on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, resisting law enforcement, intimidation, disorderly conduct, and illegal consumption.
The toxicology results are pending.
Arresting Officer: Trooper Hadley, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Mt. Vernon Police
