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Princeton man arrested on DUI charge

On December 20th, 2020 at approximately 3:05 a.m. a rollover accident was reported on Old US Highway 41 near County Road 200 S. Gibson County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Fischer arrived on scene and found a 2001 Chevy S10 lying on its side in the middle of the roadway. Sgt. Fischer identified the driver as Daniel B. Decker, age 26 of Princeton. While speaking to Mr. Decker, Sgt. Fischer detected the odor of alcohol coming from his breath and or person. Sgt. Fischer conducted a roadside investigation and found probable cause to believe Mr. Decker had operated a vehicle while intoxicated. Mr. Decker was transported to Deaconess Gibson Hospital, where he failed a chemical test by registering .16. Mr. Decker was transported to the Gibson County Jail and was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior, with endangerment and with a BAC over .15%. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Sully`s Towing. Sgt. John Fischer was assisted by Officer Jones and Officer Kiesel with the Princeton Police Department.

Mr. Decker has since posted a $750 bond.

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