Band bus driver turns himself in
The driver of a Dave Matthews Band tour bus has been charged with dumping 800 pounds of human waste onto a sightseeing boat on the Chicago River last summer.
Stefan Wohl is charged with misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct and discharging contaminants to cause water pollution, Chicago authorities said. The charges carry a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Wohl, 42, of Selma, Texas, turned himself in to Chicago police Wednesday and was released on his own recognizance, authorities said. Neither he nor his attorney could be reached for comment.
According to authorities, Wohl was driving alone to a downtown hotel Aug. 8 when he allegedly emptied the bus’ septic tank as it crossed the metal grates of a bridge.
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