TH man faces multiple charges following ISP traffic stop

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Calvert/Vigo Co. Jail

By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Terre Haute man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop last night.

Kenneth A. Calvert, 36. was booked in the Vigo County Jail and charged with:

• Operating a vehicle after being a habitual traffic violator (lifetime) -a Level 6 felony
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated- endangering a person, a Level 6 felony
• Possession of paraphernalia - a Class C misdemeanor
• Driving while intoxicated-refusal - a Class C Misdemeanor

According to the report, the Indiana State Police trooper was patrolling near First and Canal Street when he stopped the suspect, driving a Chrysler minivan, around 7 p.m..   

ISP Sgt. Matt Ames said Calvert was stopped for failure to wear a seatbelt, adding that the trooper detected criminal indicators while speaking to the suspect.

"Calvert was impaired and under the influence of a controlled substance while driving," Ames said.

A search of the suspect and vehicle followed.

Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located during the search. Further investigation revealed that Calvert is also a lifetime habitual traffic violator. 

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