Joshua Guernsey, 23, was taken into custody on Friday evening after an incident at the Westwood Apartments parking lot. Witnesses reported observing a black Ford Explorer with two individuals who appeared to be intoxicated. The front-seat passenger was reportedly vomiting out of the window. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Guernsey was operating the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that Guernsey and the front-seat passenger, a juvenile, were both intoxicated. Due to the severity of the minor’s impairment, emergency medical services were called to the scene. Guernsey was transported to Memorial Hospital for a blood alcohol content test, and results showed his blood alcohol level to be .11. Guernsey now faces multiple charges, including Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Neglect of a Dependent, Operating While Intoxicated – Minor Passenger in Vehicle, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Operating While Intoxicated, and Operator Never Received a License. The juvenile passenger was charged with Illegal Possession, Consumption, or Transportation of Alcohol. Guernsey was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center pending further legal proceedings.
