PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Prosecutors’ Office announced today the sentencing of 23-year-old Karzdon McCrammer.
McCrammer was charged after the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-car crash on New Year’s Day of 2025 that left McCrammer’s passenger paralyzed. McCrammer pled guilty to one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing serious bodily injury as a level 5 felony in an argued sentencing in Marshall Superior Court II. Level 5 felonies carry a potential penalty of one to six years in the Indiana Department of Corrections.
The case was tried by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ashley Lowe and Defense Counsel Scott Pejic before Judge Matthew T. Aldridge in Marshall Superior Court II. After hearing evidence, testimony, and argument from the state and defense, including a compelling victim impact statement, Aldridge sentenced McCrammer to five years, two to be served in the DOC, two to be served in Marshall County Community Corrections, and one on reporting probation.
McCrammer will also have to complete 100 hours of community service, complete the Marshall County drug and alcohol program (MCDAP), pay a $1000 fine, and have his driver’s license suspended for two years.
Of the sentencing, Lowe said, “While nothing will ever restore the victim’s ability to walk and while nothing the court can render will ease her pain, I hope today’s sentencing of the man who altered her life forever is of some consolation. I also hope today’s sentencing serves as a clear warning to anyone who may be thinking of getting behind the wheel after having a few drinks — actions have consequences in Marshall County.”
