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Former Vigo County commissioner behind bars...again

Through court records, News 10 has learned David Decker was arrested on Monday on charges of possession of meth and domestic battery.

Posted: May 30, 2018 2:55 PM

Updated: May 30, 2018 5:50 PM

Posted By: Staff Report

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A former Vigo County commissioner is back in jail.

Through court records, News 10 has learned David Decker was arrested on Monday on charges of possession of meth and domestic battery.

A woman claims she was punched in the face by Decker.

It reportedly happened in front of a liquor store in Riley.

Decker spent time in federal prison in 2009 for meth trafficking.

Online jail records indicate Decker will report to court on Friday.

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