Latest News

Lane closure planned for I-64 in Spencer and Perry Counties Crawford County’s Nick Stroud Honored as Colts Coach of the Week City of Tell City Supports Widows Barrel Food Pantry After Eviction Daviess County Sheriff Asking For Public’s Help in Hit and Run Investigation Huntingburg Shares Update on City Park Restroom Roof Repairs

Early Saturday morning, June 14, Indiana State Police Trooper Austin Collins initiated a traffic stop on West National Highway in Washington after observing a vehicle with an improper headlight and no taillights. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Bronzella Morris of Washington, IN, was showing signs of impairment.

Morris was taken to Daviess Community Hospital for a chemical test. Following the results, she was arrested and transported to the Daviess County Jail, where she is being held on bond.

She faces a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI), a Class A misdemeanor. The Washington Police Department assisted in the investigation.

All criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.