Two Face Charges In Parke County, One For Battery On Jail Officer

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PARKE COUNTY, Ind  – Sunday (2/09/2020) around 12:30 a.m. Parke County Police conducted a traffic stop in Lyford.

Nicholas Whitaker

The driver, 26-year-old Nicholas Whitaker of Terre Haute was allegedly driving while suspended and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

 

 

Antonio Caruso

A passenger, 18-year-old Antonio Caruso was also arrested on scene for minor consumption and resisting law enforcement among other charges.

Nicholas Whitaker was transported to the Parke County Jail and remanded to jail staff without incident.

Caruso was transported to the Parke County Jail where he allegedly battered a Parke County Jail officer.