Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Vanwinkle October 26, 2024 --- Trooper Vanwinkle was dispatched to a vehicle crash and a possible intoxicated driver. Upon arriving, he was told the driver was gone from the scene and the victims of the crash had actually taken him away. After doing some investigative work, the trooper was able to locate the suspect and question him about the crash. The suspect was identified as 51 y.o. Tony Anthony Green from Lima, Ohio. Tony initially denies driving and says that he was "home all day." He continues to deny the crash and his involvement in the crash. Even going as far to write a statement denying it. The trooper believing he had enough probable cause, issued Tony tickets for the crash and his driving. --- Tony was given 5 tickets. - ORC 4511.19A1A-2 - M1 - OVI 2nd - ORC 4510.21A - M1 - Failure to Reinstate - ORC 4510.11A - M1 - Driving under suspension vio of restriction - ORC 4511.202 - MM - Failure to Control - ORC 4549.03A - M1 - Failed to stop after a crash Tony accepted a plea deal with the prosecutor. The prosecutor dismissed charges/ticket 2 through 5, leaving only the OVI ticket. He pled no contest and was found guilty. With this plea deal this was his sentence: - Probation through April 4, 2030 - Shall obtain an alcohol abuse assessment by April 15, 2025 - 10 days of jail, starting April 18, 2025. - 180 days suspended on the Probation Terms - Fine of $525.00 - Driver's license suspended for 3 years, beginnning October 26, 2024. - 6 Driver's License points. 00:00:00 Interview with Victims 00:08:30 Take Crash Photos 00:11:58 Review Suspect's Truck 00:24:09 Interview with Victims 00:54:28 Interview with Suspect 01:42:29 Interview with Victims