South Bend man slumped over the wheel arrested by county police for OWI

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM

By Kathy Bottorff

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 16^th, 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.

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.