MONROE COUNTY, Indiana — A Henry County police officer is facing some serious charges after an arrest Monday morning.
Around 2 a.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called about a Dodge Charger on I-69 speeding and swerving.
Deputies were able to track the car down and stop it near the Kinser Pike overpass.
The driver, 38-year-old Brian J. Hedger of Plainfield, told deputies he is an officer with the Cadiz Police Department.
Deputies began checking for intoxication and got a warrant for a blood draw. They are waiting on the results of that.
Hedger was arrested on the following charges:
- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a previous conviction, as a level 6 felony
- Resisting law enforcement, as a class A misdemeanor
Police did not specify how Hedger allegedly resisted law enforcement.
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