Garrett Blankenship, age 41, of VerGennes, IL was taken into custody by Trooper Roark with the Kentucky State Police, on Tuesday evening. Blankenship was charged with Operating Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol (Aggravated Circumstances), Possession of Open Alcohol Bever in Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct 2nd degree, Following another Vehicle too Closely, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, Careless Driving, Assault 3rd degree – Correctional Employee, and Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.