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Former Congressman's son arrested on DUI charges

Perry County sheriff's deputies and Pinckneyville city officers were dispatched Saturday morning to intercept a reckless driver.

At 9:27 a.m. officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a blue 2016 Ford Hatchback.

The vehicle failed to stop for officers. An officer from Pinckneyville had to pull ahead of the Ford to block it in order to get it to stop.

The driver was identified as Alex E. Enyart, Belleville. He is an attorney and son of former 12th District Congressman William Enyart. Enyart was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and improper lane usage.

Enyart posted bond and was released to a valid driver.

His father, William Enyart, held the 12th District seat for one term and was defeated by now Congressman Mike Bost.