Christopher Allen Buckley, 46, was charged following an investigation by Michigan City Police stemming from an incident on August 15, 2026, in the 200 block of Heisman Harbor.

According to the probable cause affidavit, police observed Buckley at approximately 9:05 p.m. operating a 2024 Lincoln Navigator. The reason documented by police was “Driving and parking in an area that he was not supposed to be in.”

According to the affidavit, police documented an odor of alcoholic beverage and described Buckley’s speech as “slurred, thick, slow.” Police also documented his eyes as “glossy, watery, bloodshot.”

The affidavit further documents that Buckley staggered from the vehicle,  and that his balance was unsteady.

According to court documents, Buckley was advised of Indiana’s Implied Consent Law, and a sample of whole blood was taken at approximately 12:05 a.m.

The affidavit states police were told by Northwest Health-LaPorte that the chemical test showed an alcohol concentration equivalent to .221 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

Charges filed August 17, 2026:

• Operating a Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent to .15 or More — Class A Misdemeanor

• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person — Class A Misdemeanor

• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated — Class C Misdemeanor