Princeton Man Arrested Following Mt. Carmel Traffic Stop

On 12/02/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Jason T. Hammock, age 29, of Princeton Indiana for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Improper Lane Usage and Operating Uninsured Vehicle following a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet at North Cherry Street & White Oak Lane.  The stop was a result of the Chevrolet committing multiple violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code.  In speaking to the driver, identified as Hammock, the officer detected an odor of a suspected alcoholic beverage.  Hammock submitted to a roadside sobriety check where the officer observed several clues to indicate impairment.  Hammock was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was processed for DUI.  Hammock was turned over to jail staff for further processing and later released on a Notice to Appear.