By SYDNEY KENT
A bond reduction was approved Monday for a mother that was allegedly driving drunk with her two young children on Friday.
Ashley Nicole Brock, 31, Ossian, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger less than 18 years of age a Level 6 felony, and three counts of operating while intoxicated endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor. During her initial hearing in the Wells Superior Court Monday, Brock’s bond was reduced from $8,500 to $1,500.
According to a police report from the Wells County Sheriff’s Department, units were dispatched to the area of County Road 100 West and State Road 116 in Markle around 7:41 p.m. The caller claimed they saw a woman slumped over the wheel who had briefly raised her head as they passed.
When the first officer located the vehicle, Brock was in the driver seat and appeared to be asleep. She also reportedly had a strong odor of alcohol, watery eyes, and slow and slurred speech.
The report stated that officers attempted to place Brock in handcuffs where her children would not see, however, she refused to cooperate. Upon arrival at the hospital for a blood draw, Brock also refused chemical testing. A search warrant was obtained.
A family member reportedly picked up Brock’s children and vehicle from the scene. The Department of Child Services was also contacted.
A status conference is scheduled for 1 p.m., March 27 in the Wells Superior Court.
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