DAVIESS CO.– A traffic stop for speeding in Daviess County on Saturday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Winslow man for operating a vehicle while impaired (OWI) and drug-related charges, according to Indiana State Police.
Master Trooper Gaven Wilson was patrolling State Road 57 near Washington on April 12th when he observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit. Trooper Wilson initiated a traffic stop and spoke to the driver, George Faith, 56, of Winslow, Indiana.
During the interaction, Master Trooper Wilson noted visible signs of impairment exhibited by Faith. Subsequently, a search of the vehicle was conducted, which allegedly yielded suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Faith was taken into custody and transported to the Daviess County Jail for a chemical test. Following the test, he was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Master Trooper Gaven Wilson was the arresting officer in this incident and was assisted by Trooper Connor Giesler.
All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
