BEDFORD– A Bedford man was arrested late Thursday night for operating a vehicle, and OWI endangerment after a traffic stop revealed he had a high blood alcohol content, according to an affidavit for probable cause filed by the Bedford Police Department.
Rocky Dane McPike, 35, of Bedford, was arrested following a traffic stop initiated by Officer Taylor Daugherty.
According to the affidavit, Officer Daugherty patrolled near John Williams Boulevard and Bellback Road at approximately 11:11 p.m. when she observed a 2014 black Toyota Camry driving erratically. The vehicle was reportedly driving without a plate light, failing to maintain consistent speed, and nearly stopped multiple times in the middle of the roadway. The car then turned onto Bellback Road, again nearly stopping in the roadway.
Officer Daugherty initiated a traffic stop at the Super 8 Motel entrance. Upon contacting the driver, later identified as McPike, Officer Daugherty detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the vehicle. McPike exhibited glossy, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.
McPike admitted to drinking but did not specify the amount. He stated he was staying at the Super 8 due to storm damage at his residence.
McPike agreed to perform standardized field sobriety tests, which he failed.
A preliminary breath test yielded a blood-alcohol content of 0.245%. McPike was then read Indiana Implied Consent and agreed to a chemical test. He was subsequently placed in handcuffs and read his Miranda rights. An open alcoholic beverage was found on the floorboard of the passenger side of the vehicle.
While transported to IU Health Bedford Hospital, McPike refused a certified blood draw. A search warrant was obtained, and two vials of blood were drawn at 12:46 a.m. on Friday. After receiving medical clearance, McPike was transported to the Lawrence County Jail.
A family member retrieved McPike’s dog and vehicle from the scene.
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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