Woman arrested for DUI following traffic stop for no tail lights

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Lehman/ Vigo Co. Jail

By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Terre Haute woman was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence with children in the car following a traffic stop last night .

Megan Lehman, 24, was booked into the Vigo County Jail and charged with:

• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, with a passenger less than 18 years of age, Class 6 felony (2 counts)
• Neglect of dependent, Class 6 felony (2 counts)
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Class A misdemeanor
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, Class C misdemeanor 
• Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
• Driving while suspended (Prior) Class A misdemeanor 

The woman was stopped for no tail lights, near S. Seventh Street and Davis Avenue, around 7:30 p.m.


Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames explained that further investigation by the trooper revealed that Lehman was under the influence of a controlled substance. She reportedly refused to submit to a chemical test.

Marijuana was found during a subsequent search of the vehicle. 

Lehman had two children, ages 6 and 7-months-old, in the vehicle at the time. They were released to their grandmother as the woman was taken into custody.

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