Ohio couple faces DUI, public intoxication charges following wreck on U.S. 25E

                  Rhonda Turco                                                             James Turco, Jr.

 An Ohio couple was arrested on alcohol-related charges Saturday night following a minor vehicle crash on U.S. 25E in north Corbin.

According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, 48-year-old Rhonda Turco and 54-year-old James Turco, Jr., both of Hamilton, Ohio, were arrested after their Toyota Corolla rear-ended an SUV that was stopped at a red light.

Following and investigation by Sgt. Robbie Grimes and Deputy Rick Cloyd, Rhonda Turco was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

James Turco, Jr., who was a passenger in the vehicle, was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place.

Both were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.