Dushan D. Koroskoski, of Hebron, is facing multiple charges after Indiana State Police say he attempted to bribe a trooper during an OWI investigation on Interstate 65.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the incident occurred around 10:38 p.m. on August 24, 2024, on I-65 near the 240.5-mile marker in Hebron. Police said traffic was slowed due to construction crews and multiple police vehicles with emergency lights activated when a red Mercedes-Benz driven by Koroskoski was observed traveling at a high rate of speed.
Troopers reported the vehicle passed several police and construction vehicles, including vehicles on the shoulder, and failed to stop despite emergency lights being activated. Police said the vehicle eventually came to a stop near the 242-mile marker after troopers positioned their vehicles to prevent further movement.
According to court documents, troopers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Koroskoski, who had watery, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. When asked if he had been drinking, he replied, “No.”
Police attempted to conduct field sobriety tests, but Koroskoski allegedly failed to cooperate, stumbling and nearly falling during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test. Due to safety concerns, additional tests were not conducted. He refused both a portable breath test and a certified chemical test after being read Indiana’s implied consent law.
Authorities transported him to a hospital for a blood draw after obtaining a search warrant.
While the warrant was being requested, Koroskoski allegedly made multiple statements offering money in exchange for being released. According to the affidavit, he asked, “How much money do I have to pay to get out of this?” and later offered to buy the trooper a “brand new Durango vehicle” if he was allowed to go home. He also stated, “How much is it going to cost to just let me go and go home?”
A search warrant was approved, and a blood draw was conducted at approximately 12:30 a.m. on August 25, 2024. Toxicology results later showed Koroskoski’s blood alcohol concentration was .177.
During booking at the Lake County Jail, officers reported locating a folded one-dollar bill inside Koroskoski’s wallet containing a white powdery substance. The substance later tested positive for cocaine and weighed approximately 3.0 grams.
Cash bond posted August 2024. Initial hearing scheduled for May 8,2026.
Charges filed April 23,2026:
Bribery – Level 5 Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement (Using a Vehicle) – Level 6 Felony
Possession of Cocaine (<5g) – Level 6 Felony
Operating a Vehicle With an ACE of .15 or More – Class A Misdemeanor
Reckless Operation of a Vehicle in a Highway Worksite (Workers Present) – Class A Misdemeanor
Operating a Vehicle With an ACE of .08 or More – Class C Misdemeanor
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class C Misdemeanor
