A serious crash in Vero Beach led to felony DUI charges against an off-duty sheriff’s deputy.
The warrant lists charges of DUI involving a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.15 or higher, and DUI involving serious personal injury. Blood-test results received by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office reportedly showed the deputy’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.246, which is more than three times Florida’s legal limit.
The arrest report said the deputy showed signs of impairment including a faint smell of alcohol on the his breath in addition to looking dazed, lethargic, and drowsy. It was also noted that he periodically dozed off. It was reported that when he discussed the incident he told investigators he drank a few beers earlier that evening.
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