INDIANAPOLIS — A deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was fired after being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated on Saturday.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that David Hodges, a deputy sheriff at the time of his arrest, was fired and is being held at the Marion County Adult Detention Center.
According to a probable cause affidavit, a Lawrence PD officer was dispatched to a residence on High Timber Drive on a report of a rollover crash.
Upon arrival, the officer observed a black Chevrolet Avalanche off the roadway and resting near the west side of the residence. There was minor damage to the trim of the house and the landscaping nearby.
When the officer spoke with the driver of the vehicle, identified as Hodges, he noticed his balance was unsteady, his eyes were glossy and his speech was sluggish, documents said. The officer also detected the odor of alcohol from Hodge's breath.
The officer also spoke with a witness who said they observed Hodges reverse at a high rate of speed, lose control of the vehicle and roll over. He mentioned that the driving was dangerous given several residents and kids were outside in the area.
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Due to the nature of the crash and deployment of airbags, the officer did not conduct a field sobriety test but offered Hodges a portable breath test. The affidavit revealed that Hodges had a BAC of .122 at the scene.
Hodges allegedly admitted to the officer that he drank heavily the night before and into the morning hours but that it had been several hours ago and he didn't believe he would be intoxicated. He was placed in custody and transported to the Marion County CJC.
Hodges faces the following charges:
- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated with endangerment
- Reckless driving causing property damage
- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC above .08
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Lawrence Police Department at 317-545-7575.
