According to reports, Richard Allen Leese, a Clarksville Police Department Officer was arrested early yesterday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol. Two Henry County police officers responded to a complaint that someone had wrecked a truck into someone’s yard. The complainant stated that the driver of the truck was possibly drunk.
Reports say that the officers were greeted when they arrived at the scene by Leese holding out his police badge, saying he was a member of the Clarksville Department. Leese admitted to the arresting officers that he drank three beers between 6:00 and 7:30. He guessed that it was probably about 9:00 then. It was after 2:00a.m.. I think it takes a little more than three beers for five hours of events to get lost in your head!
Leese was given a field sobriety test, which he allegedly failed. He refused to take a breathalyzer test according to police reports. He was charged with violation of implied consent and driving under the influence. When put in jail, he was held in a “safe area” because of his police officer status. While it’s probably not fair that he was given special treatment, at least he wasn’t sent to the comfort of his own home like the guy in my last story was. Leese is scheduled to appear Feb. 23 in Henry County General Sessions Court.
Reports say that the officers were greeted when they arrived at the scene by Leese holding out his police badge, saying he was a member of the Clarksville Department. Leese admitted to the arresting officers that he drank three beers between 6:00 and 7:30. He guessed that it was probably about 9:00 then. It was after 2:00a.m.. I think it takes a little more than three beers for five hours of events to get lost in your head!
Leese was given a field sobriety test, which he allegedly failed. He refused to take a breathalyzer test according to police reports. He was charged with violation of implied consent and driving under the influence. When put in jail, he was held in a “safe area” because of his police officer status. While it’s probably not fair that he was given special treatment, at least he wasn’t sent to the comfort of his own home like the guy in my last story was. Leese is scheduled to appear Feb. 23 in Henry County General Sessions Court.
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