Man arrested for meth related offenses

On April 1, at 4 a.m., a Crawford County deputy came across a vehicle stopped partially in the lane of traffic near the intersection of County Road E and Highway 60. The deputy observed that the 2004 Chevrolet Blazer had its hazard lights on, and that there was a man walking near the vehicle. The deputy identified the man as Derek McDiarmid, 25, Blue River. 

Upon making contact with McDiarmid, the deputy observed extremely prominent indicators of narcotics impairment. McDiarmid is on bond through Richland, Grant and Sauk counties for methamphetamine related charges. Furthermore, it was discovered that McDiarmid did not have a valid driver’s license. 

Field sobriety tests and a urinalysis were later conducted, and it was discovered that McDiarmid was under the influence of methamphetamine and THC. McDiarmid was transported to the Crawford County Sheriff’s department on suspicion of felony bail jumping, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a restricted controlled substance (second offense) and operating without a valid driver’s license (second offense). 

Assisting the sheriff’s department was Terry’s Tire and Towing and Crossing Rivers Health.