Troopers Arrest Evansville Woman for DUI after Crashing into Parked Vehicle  

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Knox County – Early this morning at approximately 1:00, Trooper Brock Buchanan was patrolling on 10th Street near Broadway Street when he observed a black 2013 Chrysler backing up into a yard.  Buchanan noticed the vehicle had heavy front end damage and a nearby truck parked along the curb also had heavy front end damage. Buchanan exited his patrol car and instructed the driver of the Chrysler to stop. The driver was identified as Stephanie Stearns, 28, of Evansville. While talking to Stearns, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. Two open alcohol containers were also observed in the center console. Further investigation revealed Stearns had a blood alcohol content of .21% and she tested positive for marijuana. She was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charge:

  • Stephanie Stearns, 28, Evansville, IN

1.Driving While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor