𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 – 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐖𝐈

The investigation determined that Daniel J. KRUPA (38), of Westville, had been operating a 1975 John Deere 4430 tractor while pulling a 2017 New Holland implement. The implement had sustained significant damage, including missing a wheel and a broken PTO shaft. A witness reported observing the tractor crash into several mailboxes in the area.

During the investigation, KRUPA exhibited signs of impairment. A series of standardized field sobriety tests were administered, after which KRUPA was taken into custody. He was later transported to the La Porte County Jail (LCJ).

KRUPA was arrested for the following offenses:

• OWI – Endangerment, Class A Misdemeanor

• OWI, Class C Misdemeanor.

KRUPA remains housed in the LCJ and is being held on a $900 cash bond through Superior Court III.

Assisting: Westville Police Department

Arrests and criminal charges are mere accusations. Every person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law