JASPER– A Ferdinand man was arrested Monday afternoon after being pulled over with a blood alcohol level over three times the legal limit.
Jasper Police stopped 45-year-old Wesley Laake near the intersection of 13th and Newton Streets while responding to a report of a reckless driver.
Laake’s blood alcohol content was 0.254, significantly exceeding Indiana’s legal limit of .08.
He is charged with operating a vehicle while Intoxicated, OWI endangerment, and Operating While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of over 0.15.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
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