Posey County – Tuesday evening, December 5, Indiana State Police and Mt. Vernon Police responded to Huck’s gas station on 4th Street in Mt. Vernon reference to 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 a 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. Kueber was transported to the Posey County Jail and is currently being held without bond. The toxicology results are pending.
Arrested and Charges:
- Rayce Liggett-Kueber, 20, Mt. Vernon, IN
- Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Level 6 Felony
- Resisting Law Enforcement causing Injury, Level 6 Felony
- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony
- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor
- Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer: Trooper Hadley, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Mt. Vernon Police
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
