A Paoli man was arrested late Thursday evening, June 12, after an Indiana State Police trooper stopped a speeding vehicle and discovered suspected methamphetamine and signs of impairment.
Trooper Leah Schnell was patrolling the Paoli area on U.S. 150 when she observed a vehicle traveling at an excessive speed. After initiating a traffic stop, the driver identified himself as 57-year-old Randy N. Whitfield of Paoli.
During the interaction, Trooper Schnell reportedly noticed indicators of criminal activity. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Whitfield also showed visible signs of impairment, prompting Schnell to transport him to IU Health Hospital in Paoli for a chemical test.
Whitfield was then taken to the Orange County Jail, where he is being held on bond.
He faces the following preliminary charges:
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Prior Offense) – Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
The Paoli Police Department assisted in the traffic stop.
All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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