A Jasper man was jailed this evening on drug and neglect charges after he drove through a yard to avoid nearly striking a State Trooper at the scene of a weather-related slide off.
Caleb M. Peltier, 24, Jasper, was arrested and charged with Neglect of a Dependent (two counts), Level 6 Felony; Operating While Intoxicated (Endangering), Class A Misdemeanor; Operating While Intoxicated (w/ Schedule I and II Controlled Substance), Class C Misdemeanor; Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor.
Through the course of his investigation, Werne learned that Peltier had smoked marijuana around noon today, and had marijuana and paraphernalia in his possession.
Werne also found that Peltier had his two year old and 9 month old children in the vehicle.
Peltier was arrested and charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, two counts of Neglect of a Dependent, as well as Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia.
He was lodged without incident in the Dubois County Security Center. The children were unharmed and picked up at the scene by their mother.
The Indiana State Police reminds motorists who witness reckless and dangerous drivers to immediately contact law enforcement, especially when road conditions are poor.
Call 9-1-1 with a location, description of the vehicle, and specifically what reckless actions are happening to help police take dangerous drivers off of Indiana’s roadways.
Arrested and Charges:
Caleb M. Peltier, 24
Jasper, IN
– Neglect of a Dependent (two counts), Level 6 Felony
– Operating While Intoxicated (Endangering), Class A Misdemeanor
– Operating While Intoxicated (w/ Schedule I and II Controlled Substance), Class C Misdemeanor
– Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
– Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
