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- calendar_today October 12, 2026
Kentucky Woman Taken Into Custody Following Morgan County Pursuit
A Kentucky woman has been arrested and faces multiple charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated and leading police on a high-speed pursuit in the southbound lanes of Interstate 69 in Morgan County, Indiana.
Initial Traffic Stop Attempt on I-69
The incident began shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday when an Indiana State Police trooper responded to reports from dispatch about a black Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck described as "traveling all over the roadway" near the 148-mile marker on I-69 southbound, just north of Martinsville. The trooper located the vehicle, which was being driven by 42-year-old Misty Dawn Montgomery of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, near the State Road 39 exits and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
High-Speed Pursuit in Morgan County
According to Indiana State Police (ISP), Montgomery allegedly ignored the trooper’s instructions and continued driving southbound, prompting a brief law enforcement chase. The pursuit continued through Morgan County, with officers pursuing the suspect as she fled.
Precision Immobilization Technique Ends Chase
The pursuit ended between Martinsville and Bloomington after the trooper performed a Precision Immobilization Technique, which brought the fleeing vehicle to a stop. This law enforcement tactic is used to safely end high-speed pursuits and minimize the risk to the public. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Impairment Investigation and Arrest
Following the stop, troopers reported observing signs indicating possible impairment by Montgomery. ISP officials stated that Montgomery refused to submit to a chemical blood test. The responding trooper then obtained a search warrant to administer the test, as required in such DUI arrest situations.
Charges Filed After Interstate 69 Incident
Montgomery was taken into custody and transported to the Morgan County Jail. She faces the following preliminary charges related to the incident:
- Resisting Law Enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
- Operating While Intoxicated (Class A Misdemeanor)
- Operating While Intoxicated with Endangerment (Class A Misdemeanor)
- Reckless Driving (Class C Misdemeanor)
Authorities confirmed that no injuries occurred during the high-speed pursuit or the apprehension of the suspect. The case remains under investigation by Indiana State Police.
Source: fox59.com.
