Indiana man arrested driving stolen semi

MT. PLEASANT — On Dec. 10 at approximately 4:25 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office performed a traffic stop on a blue, 2005, International tractor/semi for no rear lamps/taillights being displayed.

According to a news release from Henry County Sheriff Rich McNamee, an investigation found that the driver, Jerad Dean Peach, 33, of Stendal, Indiana, stole the semi from the Quincy, Illinois area.

Further investigation determined that Peach was also operating the semi while under the influence of narcotics.

Peach was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Henry County Jail without incident where he was charged with theft in the first degree (Class C felony), operating while under the influence second offense (aggravated misdemeanor), and driving under a suspension (simple misdemeanor).

Peach also received citations for driving without a valid license, driving without a commercial motor vehicle license, improper rear lamps, and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.