Navaretta v. State

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

Alfred Navaretta appeals his convictions for possession of a narcotic drug, 1 a Class D felony; possession of paraphernalia, 2 a Class A misdemeanor; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, 3 a Class A misdemeanor. Navaretta contends that the State failed to prove that Hamilton County was the proper venue.

We reverse.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On the day of the incident in question, Navaretta was driving east on 96th Street near Shelbourne Road on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Ninety-sixth Street is the dividing line between Hamilton and Marion Counties. At that…