Bedford Woman Arrested on Three Charges in Jasper Traffic Stop

Jasper - A traffic stop led to three charges for a Bedford woman on Sunday in Jasper.


At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jasper Police Officers were dispatched to a possible impaired driver in the area of Vine Street and 16th Street. Officers located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 14th and Mill Street.

Officers learned that the driver, Jasmine Harner, 26, of Bedford, was driving with a suspended license.

Further investigation by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) with the Indiana State Police determined Harner was impaired. 

The Jasper Police Department transported Harner to Memorial Hospital for a chemical test which resulted in the subject being positive for methamphetamines, amphetamines, MDMA, and buprenorphine. 

Harner was charged with OWI endangerment, driving while suspended prior, and possession of hypodermic needles.