On Sunday Evening, March 24th, Trooper Noah Ewing and Trooper Blake Leary responded to a single-vehicle crash in French Lick. West Baden Police were at the scene and identified the driver, Thomas Schade. Schade showed visible signs of impairment. Schade was transported to IU Health Hospital for medical clearance and a chemical test. Schade was arrested and transported to the Orange County jail where he is being held on bond.
• Thomas M. Schade, 57, Versailles, KY
OVWI – Class A Misdemeanor
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