Ethics Commissioner Caught Driving Under The Influence - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

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Dec. 1, 2025 – Patricia “Patty” Ann Schuh, 67, was arrested after causing a wreck at Veterans Parkway.  The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 1. In a report obtained by The State Journal-Register, Schuh admitted to a Springfield Police officer that she had consumed approximately three to four glasses of wine at a wedding. 

The officer described Schuh’s eyes as “glossy” and her speech as “slowed.”

Schuch refused to complete a standardized field sobriety test at the scene, according to the report.

According to the report, Schuh was westbound on Old Jacksonville Road when she crossed over into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle head-on.

Schuh also was ticketed for driving the wrong way on a divided highway.   

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