Illinois judge arrested for DUI
Posted June 30, 2009 11:00 pm
WASHINGTON, Ill. -- Police say a Peoria County judge has been arrested and charged with drunken driving.
Washington police chief Jim Kuchenbecker said Tuesday that Associate Judge Albert Purham was stopped early Saturday for improper lane useage. The police chief says the judge allegedly failed a field sobriety test and that Purham's blood alcohol level was above the state limit of .08 percent.
Authorities say Purham has been released on bond and is next due in court July 21.
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