Woman on probation arrested before possibly driving drunk
On Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 7:27 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a report of an intoxicated woman who was in her vehicle and was possibly going to attempt to drive. The vehicle was parked on Main Street in the village of Gays Mills.
A Crawford County deputy arrived on scene and made contact with Karen L. Clarke, 56, Soldiers Grove. Through the investigation and speaking with witnesses and employees, it was found that Clarke was removed from two bars for her level of intoxication and being disorderly. During the investigation, it was found that Clarke was on probation and was not to consume alcohol.
Clarke admitted to consuming alcohol and to operating her vehicle previously in the evening. Clarke was subsequently arrested for a probation violation and received a citation for operating after revocation. Clarke was transported to the Crawford County Jail.