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Former Ky. fire chief charged with DUI

Paul Uebel resigned last Wednesday after police started an investigation into allegations he drove drunk

Local 12

NEWPORT, Ky. — Newport’s former fire chief was charged with driving drunk in his city-owned vehicle nearly a week after he resigned after the police department said he was part of a criminal investigation.

Paul Uebel resigned last Wednesday after police started an investigation into allegations he drove drunk.

“It’s very out of character if that’s the question. I think it’s very surprising, very disappointing,” said Campbell County Attorney Steve Franzen.

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