Elkhart woman arrested on warrant from February for drunk driving with young children

ELKHART, Ind. -- Karanda Presswood was arrested Monday for two counts of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated: Endangering a person less than 18 years, as Level 6 Felonies, and for one count of Driving While Suspended: Knowing Violation and Prior Conviction within 10 Years, as a Misdemeanor.
Presswood's alleged drunk driving took place on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, resulting in a car crash in the 700 block of Windsor Court, Elkhart, trapping her and two children inside.
When medics arrived at the scene and extracted Presswood, they noted an empty bottle of pineapple liquor on the ground and reported that Presswood told them she had been drinking. Further investigation revealed an empty 750ml bottle of tequila near the front passenger seat.
After being informed of Indiana Implied Consent, Presswood agreed to a chemical test. On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, a resulting toxicology report showed that Presswood had a blood alcohol content of .18 at the time of the crash, well above Indiana's legal limit of .08.
A warrant was issued for Presswood's arrest in February, leading to her arrest Monday.
Presswood has a prior conviction for Driving While Suspended, as of September 2024.
Presswood has no upcoming court dates at this time.