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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News A trucker hauling a heavy load of cement was arrested for drinking and driving this afternoon on Interstate 70 in Vigo County following a traffic stop. Omar Gomez, 48, of Northglenn, Colo., appeared to be impaired. He was given a breath test, in which he tested .08 percent BAC. He was booked into the Vigo County Jail around 5 p.m., where he is charged with operating while intoxicated. Indiana State Police Sgt. Joe Watts explained that Master Trooper Jason Owen stopped the 2014 International tractor pulling a box trailer on westbound Interstate 70 near the three mile marker for speeding. The heavy contents were a concern along with impairment of the driver. "The trailer was loaded with 43,000 pounds of cement," Watts said. 
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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News Two Terre Haute men were arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop on the north side of the city last night.
Indiana State Police Trooper Brad Fyfe stopped the 2005 Infiniti for a license plate and license plate issue in the area of westbound Seventh Avenue near 13th Street just before 11 p.m.
Sgt. Joe Watts explained today that Ross appeared under the influence of illicit drugs. A subsequent blood test was positive for amphetamines and opiates. Syringes reportedly were found in the trunk of his car. A search of the passenger resulted in several illegal items. "Mankin was found to be in possession of approximately one gram of suspected methamphetamine, scales, .25 caliber ammunition, paraphernalia, and .25 caliber Phoenix Arms semi-auto pistol found to be listed as stolen from Macomb, Illinois in October of 2001," Watts said, adding that Mankin was also found to be a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Troopers David Petrowski and Courtland Woodruff assisted at the scene/ |
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