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Muncie – Sunday night around 10:40 p.m. Trooper Dana Harvey was driving west on Willard St. near Madison St. in Muncie, when an east bound minivan drove left of center nearly hitting his police car. Harvey turned around and was able to get the van, which was also speeding and found to have an expired license plate, to stop at 5^th and Blaine St.
 
After making contact with the driver, Deidre Strong, age 48 of Muncie, he suspected she was impaired from drinking alcoholic beverages.  Further investigation and preliminary testing showed that Strong had a blood alcohol content more than 1½ times the legal limit of .08% B.A.C.
 
Strong’s two minor passengers, both under the age of ten, were released to Delaware County Department of Child Services personnel at the scene.  Strong was lodged in the Delaware County Jail charged with Neglect of a Dependent, level 6 Felony and Operating while Intoxicated with a Passenger Less Than 18 years of Age, also a level 6 Felony.
 
Motorists are encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1. Give a vehicle description, location, and direction of travel. Never follow an impaired driver.
 
All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law