Around 10:30 PM on Friday night, Casey County Deputies Austin Harris and Jacob Atwood were traveling south on US-127 when they observed a 2004 Buick LeSabre following another vehicle at less than a car length. The deputies stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Christopher Newell, 39, of Loves Park, IL.

While speaking with Newell, the deputies detected the odor of alcohol and noticed his glassy eyes. Newell admitted to having consumed liquor just before leaving a house where another male was trying to start a fight. He was unsteady on his feet, and a breathalyzer test indicated a high level of alcohol.

Newell was charged with DUI, following another vehicle too closely, and having an illegible license plate. He was lodged in the Casey County Jail.