Moment elderly Indiana lady has too much to drink and does donuts on the local courthouse lawn
A 67-year-old woman was arrested after driving a car in circles on the lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse in Indiana. The incident, which the sheriff’s office said followed drinking, led to charges of driving while intoxicated and highlights the danger of getting behind the wheel after alcohol.
Courthouse footage showed a silver sedan leaving tyre marks and hitting a traffic sign, while narrowly missing a tree, light post and brick bench. Lorraine Phyllis Wilkerson, of North Vernon, was arrested after 5pm on 5 October and held on a $5,055 cash bond. Jail records list two misdemeanour charges; her next court appearance was not known.
- Indiana woman arrested after driving on courthouse lawn.
- She faces two misdemeanour driving offences.
- Authorities urged people who drink to arrange a safe ride.
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On 5 October, a 67-year-old woman was arrested after driving a car in circles on the lawn of Jennings County Courthouse in Indiana. The vehicle left tyre marks and struck a sign during the incident.
Lorraine Phyllis Wilkerson from North Vernon was arrested and charged with driving whilst intoxicated and another misdemeanour. She was being held on a cash bond of $5,055 following her arrest.
The incident occurred after the woman had been drinking, according to the sheriff's office. Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol is a significant public safety concern, particularly in populated areas such as courthouse grounds.