Madison Woman Arrested for DUI and Resisting Arrest in Decatur
On December 18, 2024, at 12:44 AM, Ashton Cowan Easterwood, a 31-year-old resident of Madison, Alabama, was arrested by the Decatur Police Department in Morgan County. She faces two charges: resisting arrest under Alabama Statute 13A-10-41 and driving under the influence of alcohol under Statute 32-5A-191(a)(2). Easterwood resides in the 100 block of Portal Lane in Madison.
Resisting arrest, a Class B misdemeanor in Alabama, involves intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent a law enforcement officer from making a lawful arrest. Convictions for this offense can result in penalties including up to six months in jail and fines up to $3,000.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious charge in Alabama. For a first offense under Statute 32-5A-191(a)(2), penalties may include fines ranging from $600 to $2,100, up to one year in jail, a 90-day driver’s license suspension, and mandatory completion of a substance abuse program. Additional penalties, such as ignition interlock device installation, may apply depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Easterwood is expected to appear in court to address both charges. Authorities in Decatur emphasize the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of compliance during interactions with law enforcement. This case underscores the legal and personal consequences of driving under the influence and resisting lawful orders from officers.
Charges Below:
Booking Date: 12/18/24 City: Madison, Alabama Age/YOB: 31
Hair: Blonde Eyes: Brown Weight: Height: Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| 13a-10-41 - resisting arrest | $ | |
| 32-5A-191(a)(2) - Traffic-DUIA | $ |