Crawford County, IN – A routine traffic stop late Friday night led to a felony OWI arrest in southern Indiana after a driver was allegedly found impaired and operating a vehicle with no taillights.
According to Indiana State Police, the incident occurred Friday night, December 26, when Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy was patrolling Main Street in Marengo, located in Crawford County, roughly 40 miles west of Louisville, Kentucky. Trooper Denk-Mundy reportedly observed a vehicle traveling without working taillights and initiated a traffic stop.
Police say the driver, identified as Zachary Archer, 45, of French Lick, showed visible signs of impairment during the stop. A breathalyzer test administered at the scene allegedly indicated Archer was driving while intoxicated. Further investigation revealed Archer was also driving while his license was suspended due to a prior offense.
According to ISP, Archer was transported to the Crawford County Jail, where he underwent a chemical test. He was later arrested and booked on multiple charges.
Authorities say Archer has a prior OWI conviction within the past seven years, which elevated the operating while intoxicated charge to a felony under Indiana law.
Arrested and Charged:
- Operating While Intoxicated (Prior) – Level 6 Felony
- Driving While Suspended (Prior) – Class A Misdemeanor
Indiana State Police confirmed the arresting officer was Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy, with assistance provided by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. Archer is currently being held on bond.
All criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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