BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — A semi truck driver was arrested last week after being stopped on Interstate 65 in Indiana.
The incident occurred on Feb. 28 when Indiana State Police (ISP) arrested a 64-year-old New York man on operating while intoxicated and other charges following a traffic stop on I-65 in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
According to an ISP release, shortly after 10:30 am, a 911 caller reported observing a Volvo semi pulling a trailer driving recklessly on I-65 Northbound near the 60 mile marker, near Columbus, Indiana. ISP located the semi traveling northbound near the 65 mile marker. The commercial motor vehicle was observed driving recklessly, nearly striking a guardrail.
ISP conducted a traffic stop on the truck on I-65 Northbound, just north of exit 68. During the traffic stop, Trp. Jayme Herbert, a certified drug recognition expert, responded to conduct an investigation into the driver of the vehicle, Rodney W. Sanford, age 64, North Collins, NY possibly being impaired. A Columbus Police Department K-9 Officer also responded to assist.
Due to the investigation, troopers placed Sanford under arrest for Operating While Intoxicated. During a search of Sanford’s vehicle, troopers located suspected marijuana, THC gummies, and prescription medications.
Sanford was incarcerated in the Bartholomew County Jail on charges of Operating While Intoxicated (Drugs), Operating While Intoxicated-Endangerment, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Legend Drugs.
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