Late Friday night, July 5th, Trooper Austing Collins was working in Paoli when he observed a vehicle without headlights or taillights. Trooper Collins stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, Adam Antkowiak. Antkowiak showed visible signs of impairment. Antkowiak was transported to the IU Health Hospital in Paoli for a chemical test. During a search of the vehicle, suspected marijuana and paraphernalia were located. Antkowiak was arrested and transported to the Orange County Jail where he is being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges
• Adam J. Antkowiak, 33, French Lick, IN
OVWI (W/Passenger Less than 18 in Vehicle) – Level 6 Felony
Neglect of a Dependent – Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
Arresting Officer – Trooper Austin Collins
Assisting Officers – Sergeant Michael Allen, Trooper Noah Ewing & Trooper Mackenzi Alexander
Assisting Agency – Paoli Police Department
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law
