Two people from Gary are facing charges in Fulton County after being found to have open containers and marijuana in the vehicle while transporting an infant.
According to court documents, an Indiana State Police trooper patrolling US 31 had noticed a vehicle traveling at 84 mph in a 60 mph zone. After conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle the trooper identified the driver as Pablo Yepez, 33, of Gary. Laura Hernandez, 25, of Gary, and an infant were also passengers in the vehicle.
Yepez told the trooper he did not have a driver's license. The officer noted the smell of marijuana from the vehicle and that Yepez exhibited physical signs of intoxication. Two open alcoholic beverage containers were also located in the vehicle.
It was reported Yepez failed several sobriety tests.
Officers soon found a bag containing marijuana located in Hernandez's pocket. Yepez also admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle.
Yepez was arrested and charged with neglect of a dependent and operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing endangerment, both Level 6 Felonies; possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor; and intentionally operating without ever receiving a license, a class C misdemeanor. He has since been released on a bond. Yepez has an initial hearing scheduled in the Fulton County Circuit Court on December 12.
Hernandez was charged with possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. An initial hearing is scheduled for Hernandez n the Fulton County Circuit Court on December 17.
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