Macon Co. Sheriff’s deputy arrested in Indiana after driving under the influence

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Macon County sheriff’s deputy is under investigation after he was arrested in Indiana last week.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Todd Choatie, an employee since 1998, was arrested Thursday in Putnam County, Indiana. He is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Indiana’s version of driving under the influence) and possession of a controlled substance.

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A sheriff’s office spokesperson added that Deputy Choatie is currently on leave status. Upon his return, he will be placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.

WCIA reached out to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and has not yet received a response.

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