Alicia Walters, 33, of Maplewood, was arrested early Saturday, Nov. 16, following a traffic stop conducted by deputies from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office in the area of State Route 117 near County Road 38. Walters was stopped while traveling southbound on S.R. 117 at approximately 1:28 a.m. for exceeding the posted speed limit.
Deputies report, Walters’ vehicle, a black Acura, was clocked at 68 mph in a 55 mph zone. During the stop, a second vehicle, a Ford Fusion with temporary tags, was also stopped after following closely behind Walters’ car. The driver of the Ford, identified as Jorge Campuzano, did not possess a valid driver’s license.
When deputies made contact with Walters, they observed signs of impairment, including drooping, glassy eyes and slurred speech. A strong smell of marijuana was reportedly detected from her vehicle. Walters initially claimed she and Campuzano were on their way to a Waffle House in Bellefontaine but she appeared to be confused about her direction of travel. She admitted to having consumed alcohol and eventually consented to field sobriety tests, which she failed.
Walters was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while impaired. During a search, she admitted to deputies that she had two prescription Neurontin pills in her possession. The pills were confiscated and logged into evidence.
Her vehicle was towed from the scene, and Walters was transported to the Logan County Jail without incident. She consented to a urine test. Walters was cited for OVI, speeding, and an additional charge related to possessing a dangerous drug.