Jasper Man Arrested on OWI Suspicion, Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Friday, the Jasper Police Department was dispatched to 930 Giesler Road where the driver was attempting to leave. 

Shortly after, the Jasper Police Department was dispatched to a second accident near Jackson and Fourth Street. It was later determined that the incidents involved the same driver, who was identified as Anthony Lansford. 

Lansford had struck a parked vehicle on Jackson and Fourth Street and then continued on and struck a mailbox on Giesler Road. 

Upon officers’ arrival, Lansford showed signs of intoxication. Lansford tested .189 on PBT however, refused a chemical test. 

Anthony Lansford was charged with OWI refusal and leaving the scene of an accident and lodged into the Dubois County Security Center.