Man Hurrying Home to Take Care of Dogs Catches DUI Charge: Blotter

FRIDAY, MAY 17

DUI Charge for New Lenox Man

Paul E. Novak, 30, of the 3300 block of Avondale Court, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, improper lane use and speeding, according to a report. Police reportedly saw a Cadillac speed past cop cars that had their emergency lights on in the 9700 block of 191st Street.

An officer caught up with the car at about 11:33 p.m. in the 10700 block, according to a report. The driver, Novak, told police she was in a hurry to get home and take care of his dogs. The officer reported smelling an odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. He was arrested after performing field sobriety tests. During the arrest, he reiterated that he needed to take care of his dogs.

Novak was released and is due on June 5 in court.

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