The driver was identified as Trinity Duncan, 21, of Evansville. She also displayed signs of impairment.

The passenger was identified as her boyfriend, Christopher Conlee, 23, of Evansville.

Trooper Hurley also observed their two small children in the rear passenger seat.

A loaded pistol with a 30-round magazine was also located on the floor in the rear passenger area.

Further investigation concluded that Duncan was intoxicated.

Duncan and Conlee were both transported to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. The Indiana Department of Child Services took custody of the two children. Toxicology is pending.

Arrested and Charges:

• Trinity Duncan, 21, Evansville

1. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Passenger Less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony
2. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
3. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
4. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

• Christopher Conlee, 23, Evansville

1. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Tanner Hurley, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Trooper Cummings and Trooper Kincaid

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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During the traffic stop, Trooper Council, along with Trooper James Williams, made several observations that led them to initiate an O.W.I. investigation.

During the investigation, a search of the subject resulted in additional suspected narcotics being located in his pockets.

A Glock model 23 .40 caliber handgun, that had been modified with a switch, was also located under the driver’s seat of the vehicle.

The driver was subsequently transported to the Lake County Jail for a certified breath test but later transported to Southlake Methodist Hospital where a warrant was requested and granted by a Lake County judge for a blood draw. That warrant was executed at the hospital and the subject was then incarcerated at the Lake County Jail.

The driver, Lorenzo V. Watkins, 30, from Gary, IN, has been preliminarily charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Machine Gun- Level 5 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine with an Enhancing Circumstance- Level 5 Felony
• Possession of a Controlled Substance with an Enhancing Circumstance- Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony
• Unlawful Possession of a Legend Drug- Level 6 Felony
• Neglect of a Dependent- Level 6 Felony
• O.W.I. Endangering a Person- Class A Misdemeanor
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I, II, III, or IV- Class A Misdemeanor
• Operating While Intoxicated- Class C Misdemeanor
• Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License- Class C Misdemeanor
• Possession of Marijuana- Class B Misdemeanor

A report was also filed with the Department of Child Services as there was a juvenile in the vehicle. The child was turned over to a family member at the scene of the traffic stop.

All suspects are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in court.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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This patrol began at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and concluded at 5:00 a.m. Sunday morning and resulted in:

• 41 traffic citations
• 46 warnings
• 8 OWI arrests
• 5 felony arrests
• 35 misdemeanor arrests
• 10 drug arrests

The Indiana State Police will continue to have high visibility, focused patrols throughout the communities we work in. The goal of these patrols is to use proactive enforcement, investigative efforts, and crime prevention efforts to make our communities safer for everyone.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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The investigation originated from a cybertip report received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and was initially pursued by the Blackford County Sheriff’s Office. When detectives determined the alleged criminal activity was centered in Jay County, the case was transferred to the Indiana State Police for further investigation.

Throughout a five-month investigation, detectives identified a suspect residing near the 800 block of East Race Street in Portland who was believed to be in possession of child pornography. Upon executing a search warrant at the residence, authorities discovered and seized narcotic drugs, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

During the operation, detectives arrested Robert John McFarland of Portland, who was present at the scene.

Further investigation revealed that McFarland was employed as the EMS Director for Jay County EMS and served as a volunteer teacher with the Jay County School Corporation.

McFarland was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jay County Jail. He faces the following preliminary charges:

• Possession of a Narcotic Drug – Level 5 Felony (IC 35-48-4-6(b)(1))
• Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe or Needle – Level 6 Felony (IC 16-42-19-18)
• Theft – Level 6 Felony (IC 35-43-4-2(1)(A))
• Official Misconduct – Level 6 Felony (IC 35-44.1-1-1)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor (IC 35-48-4-8.3)
• Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor (IC 35-48-4-11)

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. There is no further information to release at this time.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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