On Thursday March 2nd Deputy Dennis Lewis received a call in reference to a possible impaired driver on US 68 E near Aurora. The caller stated that the vehicle nearly hit another vehicle head on and then a second call came in that the vehicle was at Bait-N-More and while leaving the parking lot he backed into a sign. Upon arrival, Deputy Lewis observed the vehicle on Smethers Ln and upon activation of emergency lights the vehicle ran off the roadway coming to rest in his own driveway. Deputy Lewis noticed a strong smell of alcohol coming from the subject. The field sobriety test was conducted and many indicators were present for being under the influence. Brian J. Oles 59, of Benton, was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence 4th or > and Driving on DUI Suspended License. Oles was transported and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.
This press release was submitted by Marshall Co. Sheriff’s Office, Public Information Officer, Trista Lovett, Clerk.