JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. — An Indiana State trooper is facing possible charges after police said he was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department said a deputy was patrolling an area in White River Township around 12:30 a.m. when he noticed an SUV speeding and crossing the center line.
The deputy stopped the SUV and noticed an odor of alcohol coming from the driver.
Police identified the driver as 37-year-old Marcus Tow of Martinsville.
Police said Tow failed field sobriety tests and was offered the opportunity to submit to a certified chemical test, which he refused.
Police obtained a search warrant and a blood sample was collected from Tow. The blood test results are pending.
During the course of the investigation, Tow told deputies he worked for Indiana State Police.
Police confirmed Tow is a sworn employee for ISP.
Tow was booked into the Johnson County Jail on a $250 bond.
The case has been sent to the Johnson County Prosecutor's Office for a final charging decision.
