Intoxicated Driver Hauling Strawberries in Bartholomew County Arrested
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — According to Indiana State Police, a New York man was arrested last Saturday for driving a truck while under the influence, among other changes after a traffic stop in Bartholomew County.
Police say a semi was pulling a trailer with strawberries and drove recklessly on I-65 northbound near Columbus, Indiana. The man also nearly hit a guardrail.
Troopers pulled over 64-year-old Rodney W. Sanford and found suspected marijuana, THC gummies, and prescription medications.
Sanford was taken to the Bartholomew County Jail, and he faces the following charges:
- Operating While Intoxicated (Drugs)
- Operating While Intoxicated-Endangerment
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Legend Drugs
The semi and its cargo of strawberries were impounded by 31 Wrecker Service.
