Report Of Drunk Driver Leads To Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Woman

On 6/17/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Tura B. Buchanan, age 38, of Mt. Carmel for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Prior to the arrest, MCPD received a report alleging Buchanan operating her black Dodge while intoxicated on alcohol.  The arresting officer located Buchanan just south of Mt. Carmel on E 920 Lane at Highway 1, being that she was stopped in the middle of the road.  The officer made contact and found the driver to be Buchanan.  Buchanan exhibited signs of impairment from alcohol so a roadside sobriety check was given.  This check revealed several clues indicating impairment.  Buchanan was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was processed for DUI and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol.  Buchanan was turned over to jail staff for further processing and held pending the posting of bond.  MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office.