A woman from East Chicago was arrested early Sunday morning after Marshall County officers observed her vehicle swerving on U.S. 30, according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department.
On August 30, at approximately 5:43 a.m., officers were patrolling U.S. 30 near U.S. 31 when they observed a vehicle swerving all over the roadway. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, Leslie Marie Montoya of East Chicago, was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
Montoya was taken to Plymouth Hospital for a certified test, which showed a blood alcohol concentration of .186. She was then booked into the Marshall County Jail on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated — endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor, and operating a vehicle with a BAC higher than .15.
She was given a bond of $1,500.
The Marshall County Sheriff's Department was assisted by the Plymouth Police Department and Tim's Towing.
Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
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