On Sunday, July 23rd, Bourbon Police Officer Matt Geiger stopped a blue, 2002 Ford Focus on State Road 331 and US 30 for a traffic violation. Making contact with the driver, 54 year old Mitch R. Hunsberger of Etna Green the officer was able to determine that Mr. Hunsberger had been drinking.
Hunsberger agreed to and failed field sobriety tests and was taken for a certified blood test. Test results showed Hunsberger had a blood alcohol content of .125%.
Mitch Hunsberger was arrested for felony Operating While Intoxicated due to having a previous conviction of OWI within the last 5 years.
Mr. Hunsberger was given a court date of Tuesday, August 1st in Marshall Superior Court II with a cash bond of $1,500.
Listeners and readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
