US EditionIndiana GOP Sen. Mike Bohacek charged with DUI months after incident
- Indiana Republican Sen. Mike Bohacek faces DUI charges from a January 24, 2025 incident near Michigan City after being stopped by police.
- The incident followed a citizen report that Bohacek was drinking an open container and staggering, and legislative immunity initially shielded him from arrest during session.
- Police noted Bohacek’s impaired condition including red eyes, slurred speech, and poor balance, and a blood test showed a BAC of 0.283%, which is over three times the legal limit.
- Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann filed the charges after being appointed special prosecutor in May 2025, but details were not made public until June 2, 2025.
- Bohacek, representing District 8 and previously serving as LaPorte County Commissioner, has prior traffic citations, and his case adds to other recent alcohol-related incidents involving Indiana lawmakers.
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Former Longtime State Senator Reacts to Bohacek's OWI Charges
INDIANAPOLIS — A former longtime Indiana senator says he recently spoke with State Sen. Michael Bohacek who was arrested back in January on OWI charges. Jim Merritt, who spent 30 years in the state senate with the last 16 of those served as caucus chair, said Bohacek called him a few days ago to talk about what happened and to apologize. He told the “Kendall and Casey Show” on WIBC that Bohacek is taking the matter seriously. “I sent him a text,…
Bohacek facing OWI charges after January incident
La PORTE COUNTY — Charges are pending against Republican Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek for a January drunk driving incident that remained under wraps for months – shielded by legislative immunity during the 2025 session.
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Indiana GOP Sen. Mike Bohacek charged with DUI months after incident
Charges are pending against Republican Indiana Sen. Mike Bohacek for a January drunk driving incident that remained under wraps for months — shielded by legislative immunity during the 2025 session.
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