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Late Saturday Evening, August 10th, Trooper Noah Ewing was working the Orange County area near Poli. Trooper Ewing heard Orange County radio traffic that a vehicle being followed by an off-duty police officer was driving erratically. Trooper Ewing located the vehicle and made a traffic stop on US 150. Trooper Ewing spoke to the driver, Luis Ramirez. Ramirez showed visible signs of impairment. Ramirez was transported to IU Health Hospital in Paoli for a chemical test. Ramirez was arrested and transported to the Orange County jail where he is being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

•Luis Ramirez, 43, Fairdale, KY.

OVWI (Prior Conviction) – Level 6 Felony

Arresting Officer – Trooper Noah Ewing

Assisting Agency – Orange County Sheriff’s Office

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