On Wednesday afternoon, June 14, at approximately 5:42 p.m., Indiana State Police Lt. TJ Zeiser conducted a traffic stop near US 31 and County Road 500 S. in Peru. While on the traffic stop, Zeiser observed a 1995 Chevrolet traveling in the right (driving) lane at a high-rate speed. The Chevrolet failed to yield and continued past the traffic stop at 83 mph while remaining in the right lane. Zeiser stopped the driver of the Chevrolet near US 31 and Business 31 in Peru. While speaking with the driver, Zeiser observed signs of impairment. Trooper Jarod Sheetz and Trooper Abby Russell arrived shortly after to assist Zeiser.
The driver was identified as Barbara K. Pyke, 33, of Union, KY. During Sheetz’s OWI investigation, Pyke displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed Pyke had a preliminary BrAC of .220%. Pyke was arrested and taken to the Miami County Jail. Due to the children being present in the vehicle during the traffic stop, the Indiana Department of Child Services was contacted and assisted with their care.
Arrested and Charge:
- Barbara K. Pyke, 33, Union, KY
- Driving While Intoxicated with a Passenger less than 18 years of age, Level 6 Felony