Crime & Safety

Cops: Drunk Driver Nearly Collided With Rt. 23 Median

Police said Stockholm woman was driving erratically.

A Stockholm woman was arrested in Friday after police said she was driving recklessly and almost drove into the Route 23 median.

Amber Johnson, 25, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and reckless driving.

said Ptl. Dimitri Clarke responded to a report of an erratic driver on Route 23 South around 9:35 p.m. Johnson was driving a green Jeep Wrangler toward Clarke when he allegedly noticed her nearly collide with the median. Clarke stopped the vehicle and spoke with Johnson, who allegedly displayed signs of intoxication.

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Johnson was arrested and transported to the Butler police station. She was later released to a family member with a date to appear in court. Sgt. Keith Soules assisted with the arrest.


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