(Michigan City, IN) - Police and hospital staff had to deal with more than just their hands full when dealing with a combative drunk driving suspect facing additional charges led to a purportedly super-sized tantrum.

 

Jeannie Sanders, 33, of Michigan City is still being held Wednesday in the La Porte County Jail. The chain of events leading up to her arrest began on April 14th, when her brother reported his vehicle stolen and identified Sanders as the suspect.

 

Police said he went to a residence in Michigan City to speak to her and found her allegedly passed out from alcohol consumption. Sanders later woke up and left in another vehicle where, a short time later, she was spotted by police traveling a dirt road at Friendship Gardens and was pulled over before telling an officer she left her brother's truck at a park.

 

Her brother went there and recovered the vehicle.

 

Sanders was then taken to a hospital to get her blood drawna to determine her level of alcohol consumption where she went into a tirade. Court documents revealed she had to be physically restrained because of repeated attempts to kick medical staff and bite the officer, all the while flailing her arms to prevent blood from being drawn.

 

The drama also included what police described as false claims of difficulty breathing, of having a heart attack, and of passing out.

 

Her alleged blood alcohol level was not revealed, but Sanders told investigators she drinks a fifth of vodka every day.

 

Sanders is charged with Operating while Intoxicated as a Felony due to having a prior conviction for Driving while Impaired.  She’s also charged with Resisting Law Enforcement and Obstruction of Justice.