POSEY CO.– Friday night, March 21, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Indiana State Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on Harmony Springfield Road and Bailey Road.
When they arrived, officers identified the driver as Michael Roettger, 66, of New Harmony. Roettger displayed signs of impairment, and further investigation at the scene revealed he was allegedly under the influence of meth and marijuana.
Further investigation developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant for Roettger’s residence at 10002 Bethsaida Church Road, New Harmony. During the search of the residence, officers located approximately 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, four legend drug pills, one syringe, a scale with white residue, and drug paraphernalia. Roettger’s wife, Christine, was at the residence during the search. Michael and Christine Roettger were arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail. Michael Roettger is facing charges of dealing meth, possession of meth with a prior conviction, possession of meth with a weapon, possession of a legend drug, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Christine Roettger is facing charges of possession of meth and marijuana.
Arresting Officer: Trooper Alex Vennekotter, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper Gage Cummings, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Posey County Sheriff’s Office
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