CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - A woman was arrested for her sixth DUI offense after crashing in Charleston, police said.
Charleston Police were called to the 1100 block of West Polk Ave. Tuesday around 8:30 p.m. for a vehicle that had wrecked into a ditch and was possibly on fire.
Police arrested Tikisha Stewart and charged her with aggravated driving under the influence, illegal transportation of alcohol, operating an uninsured vehicle, driving with a revoked license, and possession of a controlled substance.
CPD said this is Stewart's sixth DUI offense between Illinois and Indiana. She does not have a valid driver's license. She also has an outstanding warrant for DUI from a 2008 case in Cook County, Illinois.
Due to Stewart's history of failing to appear in court and violating court orders, CPD placed Stewart in the Coles County Jail pending a detention hearing.
However, the judge determined the need for detention was not met, Charleston Police said. She was placed on electronic home confinement and special conditions set by the judge.
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