Bremen Man Arrested Following Marshall County Accident

Roberto Nava Rea

A Bremen man was arrested Saturday, September 24 following an accident in the area of U.S. 31 and U.S. 6 in Marshall County.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was notified of the accident involving two vehicles at approximately 10:40 p.m. ET.  One of the drivers, identified as 45-year-old Roberto Nava Rea, was reportedly found to be under the influence of alcohol.  Police say field sobriety tests were completed and a certified blood draw was done at the Plymouth hospital.  The results showed that Rea’s blood alcohol content was three times over the legal limit, according to the report.

K9 Bear was deployed to conduct a free air search of the vehicle and reportedly indicated to the presence of narcotics.  Police say a subsequent search by the officer found a small amount of suspected cocaine inside the vehicle.

Rea was arrested on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle with a BAC of .15 or more, operating a vehicle while intoxicated – endangering, operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license, and possession of cocaine.

Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.