A Bloomington man was arrested Monday evening after nearly causing a collision and later registering more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Greene County Superior Court.

Deputy Sergeant Jordan Allor of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 8:01 p.m. on Oct. 6, he was traveling west on State Road 54 near the intersection with State Road 45 when a white 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pulled out in front of him from the southbound lane, forcing him to brake to avoid a crash.

Allor initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as George A. Poppa, 54. When speaking with Poppa, the deputy noted the odor of alcohol coming from his breath and observed red, glassy eyes. Poppa initially denied drinking but later admitted to having “two beers.”

Deputy Allor administered several field sobriety tests, all of which Poppa reportedly failed, showing multiple signs of impairment including swaying, loss of balance, and improper turns. Poppa was then read Indiana’s Implied Consent Law and agreed to take a chemical breath test.

Poppa’s certified breath test later registered a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .161, more than twice the legal limit of .08.

During a vehicle inventory before towing, Allor reported finding a Jeff Gordon cup containing two small bags of green plant material that tested positive for marijuana, along with a yellow plastic grinder. A Ruger LC9 9mm handgun was also recovered and secured for safekeeping.

He was booked into the Greene County Jail on the following charges:

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, Class A misdemeanor
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration of .15 or higher, Class A misdemeanor
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class C misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor

Poppa’s bond was set at $4,000 surety with 10% cash allowed.

He’s set to appear in Greene Superior Court on Oct. 27 for an initial hearing.