On May 31, 2022 at 2115 hours, Palmyra Police located Ryan Bates passed out in his vehicle in the 1st block of East Spruce Street. After concluding the investigation it was determined that Bates was under the influence of controlled substances and in possession of drug paraphernalia. On August 9, 2022, charges were filed through District Judge Garver's office charging Bates with DUI Controlled Substance, DUI Combination of Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.