Driver arrested for DUII after Highway 82 traffic stop near milepost 2

Oregon State Police arrested Lawrence Matthew Bohnenkamp, 30, after troopers stopped him shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, on Highway 82 near milepost 2 for speeding. Officers reported signs of impairment during the traffic stop and placed Bohnenkamp under arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants following field sobriety testing and further evaluation.

At the Union County Jail, Bohnenkamp provided two breath samples that measured 0.00 percent blood alcohol content. He consented to a drug recognition evaluation and provided a urine sample. In addition to the DUII arrest, Oregon State Police cited him for speeding, driving uninsured and driving while suspended or revoked. He was transported to Union County Jail following the arrest.

The case underscores how impairment investigations can proceed when alcohol is not detected by breath testing. Oregon law defines driving under the influence of intoxicants to include impairment from drugs, and law enforcement frequently uses field sobriety testing and drug recognition procedures when officers observe indicators inconsistent with alcohol impairment. In this incident, the collection of a urine sample and a drug recognition evaluation indicate investigators pursued potential drug impairment as part of the DUII case.

For Union County residents, the stop highlights two recurring traffic safety concerns: speeding on state highways and the presence of drivers without insurance or with suspended licenses. Highway 82 connects several communities and carries both local and regional traffic; enforcement at milepost 2 sends a message that troopers are monitoring speeding and impairment in areas that can pose acute safety risks for commuters and rural drivers alike.

The added citations for driving uninsured and driving while suspended or revoked also carry financial and legal consequences for defendants and can create downstream costs for the community through court and enforcement resources. Uninsured collisions place greater burden on victims and taxpayers when drivers lack coverage.

The investigation will proceed through the criminal and traffic court process in Union County. Prosecutors will review evidence collected during the stop and at the jail, including the results of the urine analysis and the drug recognition evaluation, before formal charges are finalized.

The takeaway? Keep speed in check, maintain current insurance, and avoid driving on a suspended license. If you suspect impairment on local roads, report it to authorities promptly so troopers can intervene before someone gets hurt. Our two cents? Drive like your neighbor’s life depends on it, because it sometimes does.