Marshall County Deputies arrest 2 impaired drivers in separate OWI incidents

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM

By Kathy Bottorff

Two drivers were arrested on impaired driving charges in separate incidents last week, according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department.

On Wednesday, August 26, at approximately 9:28 p.m., the Marshall County Sheriff's Department received a call regarding a possibly impaired motorist traveling southbound on U.S. 31 from the area of Tyler Road. Deputies responded and located the suspected vehicle, conducting a traffic stop.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, 30-year-old Travis D. Maclain of Rochester, was intoxicated. Maclain was arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for operating while intoxicated with a prior conviction within seven years and operating while intoxicated — endangering. His bond was set at $1,500. The Marshall County Sheriff's Department was assisted by the Argos Police Department.

Two days later, on Friday, August 28, at approximately 11:08 a.m., Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a possible impaired or unsafe driver traveling northbound on State Road 17 from 15th Road. Officers responded and located the vehicle on State Road 17 near Quince Road, where a traffic stop was initiated.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver, 48-year-old Stephen Louis Lorencz, of North Judson, was operating a motor vehicle after being adjudged a habitual traffic violator. Lorencz was also exhibiting signs of alcohol intoxication. He was transported to the Marshall County Jail and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .15% or more, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated — endangering, and habitual traffic violator. His bond was set at $1,500.

Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is a mere 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.