Early this morning at approximately 12:10, Trooper Fulton stopped the driver of a 2006 Pontiac minivan on Ingleheart Avenue at Wills Avenue for improper display of a license plate. When Trooper Fulton approached the vehicle he detected the odor of marijuana. The driver was identified as Chad Young, 30, of Evansville. Young was transporting his three-year-old daughter and seven-month-old son. His daughter was laying down and sleeping on the back seat without any type of child restraint. Fulton also detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage while talking to Young. He displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. A small amount of marijuana was also found inside his vehicle. The children were released to their mother.
Further investigation conducted at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital revealed Young was under the influence of marijuana and had a blood alcohol content of .14%. He was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- Chad Young, 30, of Evansville, IN
- Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with Passengers less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
- Cited for Child Restraint Violation
- Cited for Learner’s Permit Violation
- Cited for Improper Display of License Plate
Arresting Officer: Trooper Zack Fulton
Assisting Agency: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office
