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Woman Charged with DWI After Courthouse Lawn Stunts in Vernon

A 67-year-old woman is facing DWI charges after allegedly performing car stunts on the Jennings County Courthouse lawn in Vernon on Monday. The sheriff's office shared video of the incident online.

10/08/2026 · Myakka City edition

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A 67-year-old woman faces charges after allegedly performing car stunts on the Jennings County Courthouse lawn in Vernon, Indiana, on Monday.

The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office shared a social media video showing Lorraine Phyllis Wilkerson spinning her silver sedan across the grass. The vehicle kicked up dirt, narrowly missed a tree, a light post and a brick bench, and struck a sign.

Court records show Wilkerson was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more.

Vernon is located approximately 77 miles south of Indianapolis.

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