Mt. Carmel Man Arrested For DUI Following Traffic Stop

On 3/6/22, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Luke J. Rhinehart, age 21, of Mt. Carmel, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While License Revoked, and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol following a traffic stop near the 200 block of N Walnut Street for expired registration and improper lane usage. The officer suspected driver impairment from alcohol, so roadside field sobriety testing was conducted. Rhinehart exhibited multiple clues that indicate impairment was observed leading to Rhinehart being placed under arrest. Rhinehart was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the above charges and processed for DUI. Rhinehart was turned over to jail staff for further processing and then held pending the posting of bond.