Plymouth Man Arrested For Assaulting Trooper
A Plymouth man is in custody after allegedly head-butting an Indiana State Trooper following what began as a routine traffic stop.
Shortly after 10 p.m. Bremen Post Trooper David Caswell stopped a car due to erratic driving on 6A Road near Michigan Road. However, when Trooper Caswell began speaking with the driver he noticed the odor of alcohol from within the vehicle. The front seat passenger, Travis Lee Simpson, 33, of Plymouth, stated he had been drinking.
Following the issuing of a ticket for following to closely, Trooper Caswell noticed from the passenger side window marijuana residue on Simpson’s shirt. As Simpson, who appeared to be very intoxicated, exited the vehicle, Trooper Caswell also noticed rolling papers in the car door pocket. Simpson was questioned about the marijuana and was handcuffed. Caswell located the marijuana in Simpson’s pocket.
While questioning Simpson about the marijuana Trooper Caswell was intentionally head butted by Simpson. Simpson then continued to yell threats as he was subdued to the ground. A subsequent breath test showed that Simpson had a BAC of .15%.
Both Trooper Caswell and Simpson were treated at the scene by medics.
Travis Simpson was arrested on charges of felony Battery, Intimidation and Resisting Law Enforcement. He was also arrested for misdemeanor Public Intoxication and Possession of Marijuana. He is currently being held in the Marshall County Jail.