Jasper Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged with Multiple Offenses After Police Stop and DUI Arrest

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A hit-and-run in Jasper has led to several charges against 37-year-old Jose Rodriguez Lopez. The suspect’s white 2010 Chevy Traverse was found by police, who initiated a traffic stop on 15th and Newton Street. Rodriguez Lopez was found to be drunk with a BAC of .26% and was charged with operating while intoxicated, operating while intoxicated over.15, operating while intoxicated with endangerment, and leaving the scene of an accident. He was taken to the hospital for a chemical test before being detained at the Dubois County Security Center.