40-year-old Thomas Gillenlen was caught with marijuana while intoxicated at a MAPCO on Bell Road on August 3rd. When officers arrived at the scene, Gillenlen had already been taken into custody by another officer. Gillenlen allegedly interfered with officers investigating an accident and began disrupting them. When the officer asked Gillenlen to step back so they could handle the incident, he refused. Gillenlen appeared intoxicated to the officers and eventually left the scene.
Later, more officers arrived at the location to assist with a medical incident. As officers handled the incident, Gillenlen reappeared at the scene. Gillenlen began asking officers questions while they were attempting to provide aid. Gillenlen was informed that the officers were in the middle of helping someone but continued interfering with the officers anyway.
Due to Gillenlen’s behavior in both interactions, officers deemed he was intoxicated and spoke with him. While speaking with Gillenlen, officers could smell the odor of alcohol on his breath. Officers noted that Gillenlen also had scattered thoughts and repeatedly asked questions. While speaking with officers, Gillenlen told them his truck was at the gas station, but they did not see him drive it there.
Gillenlen then allowed officers to search the vehicle, and they located a plastic bag that contained 2.2 grams of marijuana. Gillenlen was then taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication.