Groesbeck: County official arrested after traffic stop free on bond

Deputy Limestone County District Clerk Barri Uhl, who was arrested Tuesday night after a traffic stop, was free on bond Wednesday.

Department of Public Safety troopers pulled her over at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on a rural Limestone County road just south of Mexia, authorities said Wednesday.

She was charged with driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and assault on a public servant, authorities said.

She was released from the Limestone County Jail after posting bonds totaling $15,000.

The Limestone County District Clerk’s Office confirmed Wednesday Uhl works as a deputy in the office.

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