On December 23, 2020, at 6:33 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle accident near the intersection of South and Brown Street in Hazleton, Indiana. Upon arriving on scene Deputy Brian Naas observed a Red 2000 Jeep Cherokee in a ditch with 65-year-old Steve Renner in the driver seat. While investigating the accident Deputy Naas detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver and began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Naas placed Mr. Renner into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Renner was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Naas in his investigation was Deputy Bryce Jutzi.
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