Erratic Driving Results In DUI Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Man

On 1/21/22, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Michael J. Kim, age 44, of Mt. Carmel, for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a reckless driver complaint on Kim’s vehicle.  Prior to the stop, another motorist reported Kim’s vehicle swerving all over the roadway.  An officer located the vehicle where he also observed erratic driving.  A traffic stop was conducted in the 1500 block of N Cherry Street at this time.  Kim appeared confused and disoriented as he spoke to the officer.  The officer requested Kim submit to a roadside field sobriety check and Kim agreed.  The officer observed multiple clues to indicate impairment on Kim at which time he was placed under arrest.  While on the stop, a clear bag of white pills was observed laying in the center console.  These pills were found to be the Schedule II narcotic Hydrocodone of which Kim could not produce a prescription.  Kim was transported to the Wabash General Hospital where he was processed for DUI.  Kim was later released with his charges on a Notice to Appear in court.