Purdue University Legal Officer Arrested for DUI

Steven R. Schultz, Purdue University's chief legal officer, was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly driving under the influence, with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15, significantly above Indiana's legal limit of 0.08. He was stopped by police after reportedly showing signs of impairment, including slurred speech and poor coordination. Purdue officials, including the Board of Trustees, have acknowledged the incident and stated they will handle the situation according to their personnel policies. Schultz, who has been with Purdue since 2013 and previously served as legal counsel for former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, is scheduled to appear in court on February 3. His role at Purdue includes advising on legal matters and overseeing the university's legal representation. He is currently being held in jail and has not publicly commented on the arrest.