Jasper, Indiana – A late-night traffic stop in Jasper led to an OWI arrest after a vehicle crossed the centerline, prompting a police response.
According to Indiana State Police Jasper Post, the incident occurred late Saturday night, April 25, when Trooper Andrew Recker was patrolling 3rd Avenue. Police say the trooper observed a vehicle traveling left of center, nearly striking his patrol car.
Recker initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Sebastian Uriel Camacho Guzman, 28, of Mexico. Due to a language barrier, Trooper Jon Villanueva responded to assist with translation, authorities said.
Officers reported observing visible signs of impairment. Camacho Guzman was transported to the Jasper Police Department for chemical testing, according to police. He was later taken to the Dubois County Jail, where he is being held on bond.
Camacho Guzman is charged with allegedly operating while intoxicated (Class A misdemeanor) and operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor), police said.
The arrest highlights ongoing enforcement efforts targeting impaired driving in Dubois County, particularly during late-night hours when risk levels are elevated. Traffic stops like this can impact local commuters and shift workers traveling overnight routes.
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