(La Porte, IN) - A driver reported to be all over the roadway in Westville last night was arrested for what could be his third OWI conviction in recent years.

 

Douglas Nelson, 69, is charged with operating while intoxicated as a Level 6 felony.

 

According to La Porte County Police, another motorist following Nelson called 911 and reported his vehicle was all over the roadway in the area of U.S. 6 and U.S. 421. A responding officer soon witnessed Nelson veer off the road multiple times before pulled him over.

 

Police said the officer walking up to the vehicle saw Nelson attempting to put his dentures into his mouth and detected what appeared to be a strong odor of alcohol.  After stepping out of the vehicle, police said Nelson had to be helped several times to keep from stumbling.

 

His alleged blood alcohol level was .095-percent.

 

Police said his prior OWI convictions were in Porter County on cases filed in 2021 and 2023.