Lorraine Wilkerson, a 67-year-old Indiana woman, has been arrested for DUI after she allegedly did drunken donuts on a courthouse lawn. Police allege she performed the acts after drinking 2 jumbo margaritas.
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According to the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office, Wilkerson is facing OWI (Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated) charges after allegedly ripping up the grass in front of the Jennings County Courthouse in Vernon, Indiana.
On Tuesday (October 6), the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office shared a clip of the woman allegedly doing donuts in a silver sedan. In the caption of the Facebook post, officials said the woman was arrested a day prior, on October 5. Police said she was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Criminal Recklessness, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Criminal Vandalism and Reckless Driving Causing Property Damage.
In the Facebook post, the caption read:
“Woman Arrested for DUI After Doing Donuts on Courthouse Lawn Security camera footage captures an act of reckless driving and vandalism in a public park. A silver sedan is seen driving across the grass and performing maneuvers around a circular monument, causing visible damage to the lawn. The incident occurs during daylight hours in a town setting.
A Friendly Reminder: If you’ve had a few too many margaritas with dinner, please don’t get behind the wheel, and definitely don’t do donuts on the courthouse lawn. Yesterday afternoon, a 67-year-old woman was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, along with numerous other charges, following an incident at the courthouse. We encourage everyone to enjoy themselves responsibly and always make arrangements for a safe ride home if you’ve been drinking.”
Waiter Says Indiana Woman Had 2 Jumbo Margaritas Before Allegedly Doing Donuts On Courthouse Lawn
In the clip shared, the car is seen striking a sign, but narrowly avoiding other large objects in its path. Items included a large tree, light posts, a brick bench, and more.
According to court documents, Wilkerson had a blood alcohol content of .09. Police said she and a female passenger allegedly each drank a jumbo margarita at a nearby Mexican restaurant. According to police, a waiter at the restaurant told them that Wilkerson finished her margarita. However, her friend couldn’t finish her own. So, Wilkerson allegedly finished the second jumbo margarita for her friend.
When first responders arrived to the courthouse, Wilkerson told police she “was fine.” However, they claimed she later tried to put the car in drive while it was turned off. She also allegedly told police that she hadn’t eaten all day and the ”margaritas seemed to be extra strong.” When police asked her why she was doing donuts on the courthouse lawn, she allegedly tried to start the vehicle. Court documents also claim she had trouble telling medics what day or year it was.
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