0.17 BAC with a child and animal in vehicle leads to arrest by citation of Sumpter woman

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories

SUMPTER– A Sumpter women was arrested by citation and released for DUII and Reckless Endangering recently after an off-duty Baker City Police Officer observed hazardous driving on Hwy 7 near milepost 38. According to reports from Oregon State Police, the off-duty officer contacted Oregon State Police and the Baker County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, 54-year-old Michaelle Lisa Clarke was contacted by law enforcement and subsequently refused a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST). Clarke has a minor child in the vehicle and was arrested for DUII. She was transported to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker per her request.

Clarke later provided a breath sampled which tested 0.17 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), over two times the legal limit. She was provided a ride to her residence and cited for DUII and Reckless Endangering.

According to reports, Clarke’s ex-husband responded for the juvenile, dogs, and vehicle. The Department of Human Services (DHS) was advised of the incident.