Offduty Lawrence police officer arrested for driving while intoxicated in Greenfield
Jun 22, 2026
GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — An off-duty Lawrence police officer was arrested over the weekend after he showed signs of impairment during a traffic stop.
Stuart Bishop, 40, was pulled over Saturday night in the 100 block of West Green Meadows Drive for numerous traffic violations, accordin
g to the Greenfield Police Department.
Police said Bishop “displayed visible signs of impairment” during the stop, leading to officers conducting a field sobriety test and later offering a chemical test.
After submitting to a chemical test, Bishop was arrested for operating while intoxicated. He was taken to the Hancock County Jail.
Greenfield Police confirmed that Bishop is a police officer in Lawrence and was off-duty, driving his personal vehicle at the time of his arrest.
“We remind you that if you drink alcohol, always plan ahead for a sober ride home. There are numerous ride-share programs available,” the Greenfield Police Department said in a press release. “It’s just not worth the risk to drive under the influence.”
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