Off-Duty Trooper Stops Extremely Intoxicated Driver; BAC .36%
Knox County: Wednesday afternoon at approximately 1:30, Sergeant Bill Gadberry was off-duty and driving his fully marked Indiana State Police car on S.R. 61 East of Monroe City. Gadberry observed a 1997 GMC Yukon weaving and driving left of center on several occasions. Gadberry activated his emergency lights and stopped the vehicle on S.R. 61 near Mt. Zion Road. When Gadberry approached the vehicle he immediately detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and noticed the driver was extremely intoxicated. The driver was identified as Bradley Abrassart, 61, of Monroe City. Further investigation revealed he had a blood alcohol content of .36%. He was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charge:
• Bradley Abrassart, 61, Oakland City, IN
1. Driving While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officers: Sergeant Bill Gadberry and Master Trooper John Trotter
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