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Chris E. Novy, 41, of the 20500 block of South Grand Prairie Lane in Frankfort, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a suspended or revoked license and improper lane use, according to a report. Novy was stopped at about 3:31 a.m. in the 19400 block of South LaGrange Road after police reportedly saw him swerve between lanes and drive far slower than the posted limit, among other infractions.
Novy told police he and his passenger had stopped at White Castle for hamburgers and were looking for a motel to stay at, according to the report. Police reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. Novy submitted to field sobriety tests and a portable breath test but refused a take another breath test while in custody at the Mokena Police Department.
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