On December 6, 2021, Rockport Police Department was called to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the roadway on Base Rd in Spencer County. They found the driver passed out behind the wheel. The vehicle was a 2014 Black Nissian Altima.
Captain Jake Phillips made contact with the driver, obtaining his license before the male subject took off.
The pursuit started off westbound on Base road, with Trooper Jacob Lauer joining at SR 66 and Orchard Rd in Reo heading eastbound towards Rockport. The vehicle came to a stop in the parking lot of Old National Bank.
The driver was identified as Travis Johnson of Philpot, KY. Travis had the strong odor or alcohol on his breath. Travis was ran through field sobriety in which probable cause was developed for OWI.
Trooper Lauer transported Travis to Perry County Memorial Hospital for a blood draw where the results were .343. Travis was transported to Spencer County Jail without incident.
Charges: OWI with Prior Conviction, OWI .15 or higher, OWI Endangerment, Resisting Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, Criminal Recklessness, and Aggressive Driving.
