Rodger Thomas Harper… Photo provided by the CCSD
On Saturday, December 3rd Tennessee Highway Patrolman Randy Euler stopped a vehicle on Hwy 55 in Manchester for a traffic violation.
The trooper made contact with the driver who Euler says had the odor of an intoxicant about him. The trooper also states that the subject had blood shot eyes and slurred speech. The driver allegedly admitted to drinking to the trooper.
Euler says in the arrest warrant that he conducted 8 field sobriety tests on Rodger Thomas Harper, age 42, of Sims Spring Road, Shelbyville. The warrant says Harper performed poorly on all 8 tests. Euler states that he also located an open container of beer in the vehicle as well. The trooper transported the subject to Unity Medical Center in Manchester for a blood/alcohol test, results are pending.
Harper was charged with criminal impersonation, driving on revoked/suspended license 4th offense, habitual motor offender and DUI 5th offense. Bond was set at $28,500 which Harper made and was released. He court date was set for February 17, 2017.
