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Francisco man arrested on DUI charge


On September 9, 2023, at 1:36 a.m. Deputy Wyatt Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a Grey Pontiac G8 for failing to maintain its lane of travel on Morton Street in Oakland City.  Deputy Hunt stopped the vehicle on Mulberry Street, and upon approaching the vehicle 48 year old Chad Keeker of Francisco was identified as the driver.  While speaking with Mr. Keeker Deputy Hunt detected signs of impairment coming from the driver, and at that point he began a roadside DUI investigation.  At the conclusion of his investigation Mr. Keeker was placed into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.  He has since posted a $650 bond. 
 
Assisting Deputy Hunt in his investigation was Oakland City Officer Mike McGregor. 
 
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