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OWI Charges Filed After Valparaiso Man Crashes Into Residence

OWI Charges Filed After Valparaiso Man Crashes Into Residence

Thomas William Webber, III, 34, of Valparaiso, faces multiple misdemeanor charges in Porter County after police say he drove a vehicle off the roadway and into a residence.

According to court documents, on January 4 around 6:49 p.m., Webber drove his vehicle off the road and crashed into a home at 384 Pinewood Drive in Valparaiso.

Court records state the crash posed a substantial risk of bodily injury to someone inside the residence.

During the investigation, officers observed signs of impairment, including constricted pupils, slow reaction, confused and mumbled speech, and unsteady movement.

A chemical blood test revealed the presence of cannabinoids and benzodiazepines, both controlled substances. Court documents indicate Webber operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated, endangering a person.

Charges filed January 26, 2026:

  • Criminal Mischief — Class A Misdemeanor (damage between $750 and $50,000)

  • Criminal Recklessness — Class A Misdemeanor

  • Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person — Class A Misdemeanor

  • Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated — Class C Misdemeanor

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