Christian County, Kentucky, May 24th, 2024: On Friday, Christian County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Strauch responded to a report of a semi-truck parked in the median of I-24 West.
Upon investigation, Deputy Strauch made contact with the driver, 49-year-old Dinnie Robertson, who appeared to be under the influence of a stimulant. The suspect displayed signs of impairment, including dilated pupils, jittery movements, and inability to maintain balance. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) were administered, and the suspect displayed multiple clues of impairment.
While he was being detained, a small baggie of suspected methamphetamine was located in Robertson’s wallet. The suspect has a previous conviction for methamphetamine possession in Tennessee in 2016.
Dinnie Robertson
Robertson was arrested and charged with: – Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Controlling Substances (1st Offense, Aggravating Circumstances) – Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine)
He was transported to the Christian County Jail.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping our roads safe and removing impaired drivers from the roadways.
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Released by:
Chris Miller
Public Information Officer
Christian County Sheriff’s Office
cmiller@christiancountyso.com
