A Boonville man was arrested late Monday night after being stopped by a Gibson County deputy. According to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Michael Bates observed a man walking down the middle of County Road 100 North near County Road 275 West just before midnight.
The man was identified as 40-year-old Jacob Wood of Boonville. A routine check revealed Wood had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in Vanderburgh County.
Deputy Bates took Wood into custody and found illegal drugs during a search. Wood was transported to the Gibson County Jail and charged with public intoxication, possession of marijuana, and possession of a legend drug.