Mother arrested for OWI while transporting her two children

GIBSON CO. – On Wednesday, August 16, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Trooper Hurley was patrolling in the area of State Road 165 and State Road 65 in Owensville when he stopped the driver of a 2015 Chevrolet for having an improper taillight and no license plate light.

Tamera Reeves

The driver was identified as Tamera Reeves, 28, of Princeton. She also had her two-year-old son and four-week-old daughter in the backseat.

Reeves displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed Reeves had a BAC of .07% and tested positive for cannabis and amphetamines.

She was arrested on felony charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger less than 18 years old, and neglect of a dependent and taken to the Gibson County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

The two children were released to a family member.