Knox County – Wednesday night, July 13, at approximately 10:18 p.m., Knox County 911 Dispatch received several 911 calls reporting a wrong-way driver traveling north in the southbound lanes on US 41 near Elkhorn Road. Moments later, concerned motorists reported the vehicle was now traveling east in the westbound lanes on US 50. Trooper Buchanan and Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Bruner arrived in the area of US 50 and Monty Road and observed the wrong-way vehicle. The vehicle stopped but started to slowly back up. Trooper Buchanan exited his patrol car and approached the wrong-way vehicle. Buchanan was able to reach through the open window and put the vehicle in park. The driver was identified as Alexander Morales Rosa, 30, of Washington. Rosa displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed Rosa had a blood alcohol content of .21% and he had never received a valid driver’s license. Rosa was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Alexander Morales Rosa, 30, Washington, IN

1. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor

2. Operating a Vehicle without ever Obtaining a Valid Driver’s License, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Brock Buchanan, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Knox County Sheriff’s Office