McLeese Arrested on DUI Charge
From the Jun 10, 2025 e-Edition
PARIS (June 6) — Travis McLeese of Paris was arrested for DUI and violation of the implied consent law Thursday evening. He was also charged with enticing/purchasing alcohol (for a minor) and two counts of sexual battery. He was released later on a bond of $250,000.
McLeese, age 35, is the former director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce.
In March, he was indicted by a Henry County Grand Jury on charges of sexual battery and purchasing alcohol for a minor. The new charges are unrelated to those imposed in March.
In the e-Edition
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