Traverse City News and Events

Woman Arrested For Drunk Driving After Getting Stuck In Snowbank

By Beth Milligan | Feb. 21, 2020

An 82-year-old Swartz Creek woman was arrested early Thursday morning after getting stuck in a snowbank in Suttons Bay Township.

The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a vehicle off the rodway on M-22 a short distance north of M-204 at 2:20am. Deputies found a 2017 Chevrolet vehicle off the west side of the road stuck in snow.

An investigation determined the driver had been drinking prior to driving. She was placed under arrested for suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and taken to the Leelanau County Jail.

Comment

Two Teens Apprehended for Damaging, Robbing Construction Sites

Read More >>

Increasing Behavioral Health Needs, Disjointed Services, Facility Layout Flagged in Jail Planning

Read More >>

The Watershed Center Sees Progress in Burnette Foods Lawsuit

Read More >>

Great Lakes Maritime Leaders Grapple With Federal Waivers, Nationwide 'Uncertainty'

Read More >>

(Over)Supply And Demand? Local Rental Storage Market Sags

Read More >>

Shorts to Host First Event at "Short's Landing" on Aug. 15

Read More >>

What's Next For Interlochen Abuse Investigations?

Read More >>

Mall Businesses on the Move, Mill District Plans Take Shape, More Retail/Restaurant News

Read More >>

Childcare Center Proposed for Civic Center

Read More >>

TC Man Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges

Read More >>

2026 Primary Election Results

Read More >>

Munson Commits $100,000 to Grand Traverse Area Women’s Resource Center

Read More >>

TCBN: Oversupply Drives Down Rental Storage Market

Read More >>

Tom Stokes, Pioneering Traverse City Music Educator, Has Passed Away

Read More >>