A Casey County woman is facing DUI charges after failing to use a turn signal.

Deputy Jacob Atwood of the Casey County Sheriff’s Office reported that shortly before 7 PM on Sunday, he observed a 2017 Chevy Trax approach the intersection of W KY 70 and US 127 without using a turn signal. The vehicle then turned onto US 127, traveling north.

While following the vehicle into a 45 MPH speed zone, Deputy Atwood paced the vehicle at 66 MPH and initiated a traffic stop.

The driver was identified as Ronna L. Carmicle, 51, of Liberty, KY. Deputy Atwood noticed her pupils were constricted and saw a hatchet in the passenger seat. He requested Carmicle exit the vehicle.

After failing field sobriety tests, Carmicle was taken into custody. She had an expired registration plate, could not provide a registration receipt, and had an expired insurance card as of July 2024.

Carmicle was charged with Speeding (21 MPH over the limit), Failure to Use or Improper Turn Signal, No Insurance, No Registration Plates/Receipt, and DUI (controlled substance).