Off-duty Gary firefighter charged with OWI in hit-and-run crash that injured Indiana state trooper
An off-duty Gary firefighter crashed into an Indiana State Police trooper's vehicle on an interstate in northwest Indiana early Monday morning. The trooper was injured in the crash. The firefighter was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, along with other charges related to the incident.
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5 sourcesOff-duty Gary firefighter charged with OWI in hit-and-run crash that injured Indiana state trooper
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Off-duty Gary firefighter arrested after crashing into state trooper's vehicle, charged with OWI
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2 developments- Sep 14Off-duty Gary firefighter arrested after crashing into state trooper's vehicle, charged with OWI
- Sep 14Gary firefighter accused of driving drunk, injuring trooper in crash and leading police on a chase
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