BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested early Saturday morning, April 12th, after a traffic stop for driving without headlights allegedly revealed signs of intoxication.
Logan D. Holtsclaw, 27, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and OWI Per Se (with a blood alcohol content between 0.08 and 0.15).
According to a Probable Cause Affidavit filed by Bedford Police Officer Joshua Turner, the incident occurred at approximately 12:42 a.m. while Officer Turner observed traffic near 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue. Officer Turner observed a maroon 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck exit the alleyway west of Shorty’s Bar and Grill without any headlights or taillights illuminated.
Officer Turner followed the truck east on 7th Street, continuing without lights until turning left onto I Street and proceeding north. Officer Turner initiated a traffic stop at 6th and I Streets.
Upon making contact with the driver, Logan Holtsclaw, Officer Turner stated he immediately detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Holtsclaw’s breath and the vehicle. Holtsclaw reportedly had red, glossy eyes and slurred speech. Officer Turner observed an open brown glass bottle with a Budweiser label in the cupholder, which appeared to be recently opened and primarily full.
Holtsclaw allegedly admitted to being at the bar and having a few beers. He agreed to perform Standardized Field Sobriety tests, which he failed.
Holtsclaw initially agreed to a preliminary breath test but later declined to submit. Officer Turner then read Holtsclaw the Indiana Implied Consent law, and Holtsclaw agreed to a chemical test. After being read his Miranda Warnings, Holtsclaw was transported to the Bedford Police Department.
Following a 15-minute observation period, Officer Turner administered a certified breath test. Holtsclaw’s blood-alcohol level was 0.135 at 1:24 a.m.
Holtsclaw was subsequently transported to the Lawrence County Jail for housing. His truck was released to his brother.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
