Officer Robic with the Argos Police Department observed a disabled vehicle at U.S. 31 and 17th road in the southbound lanes Monday morning, June 16th, at 4:50.
The vehicle was identified as a red Volkswagen that appeared to have a flat tire.
Officer Robic stopped to check on the driver, who was slumped over the wheel.
A Deputy with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrived on the scene to assist. The driver was identified as 23 a 23-year-old Christopher White of South Bend. He was found to be operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail. White was booked in for operating with a BAC of .15 or more and held on a $1,500 cash bond.
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