Mother Arrested For Driving While Impaired With Her Children

(GIBSON CO.) – At approximately 10:05 p.m. Wednesday night, Indiana State Trooper Tanner Hurley stopped a motorist on State Road 64, east of County Road 100 North for driving left of center.

The driver, 48-year-old Deana Hoffman, of Crossville, IL. displayed signs of impairment. Hoffman’s two children, ages 15 and 4, were also in the vehicle.

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Further investigation revealed Hoffman was under the influence of morphine. Hoffman was arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where she is currently being held on bond on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with passengers under the age of 18, and neglect of a dependent

Hoffman’s two children were released to a family member.